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Workshops
Learning Links offers a range of workshops for early childhood professionals, teachers, health professionals and support staff. Some workshops are also attended by parents.
Presenters are experienced professionals drawn from the fields of education, speech pathology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, family counselling and paediatrics.
The Workshops calendar 2012
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Group Programs
Interacting with a group of individuals going through similar situations, and having the valuable input of a trained facilitator, is a great way for children with disabilities and learning support needs and their parents to learn and grow.
Contact the following people or any of our facilitators if you have any questions or would like to register.
Veronica Cook
Telephone: (02) 8568 8340
Email: vcook@learninglinks.org.au
Julie Watkins
Telephone: (02) 8525 8234
Email: jwatkins@learninglinks.org.au
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Circle of Security
The Circle of Security Parenting Program is an 8 week program that provides opportunities to increase parents understanding of their child’s needs and emotions. Focus is on enhancing the relationships that give children emotional support. Parents will learn key skills that will enable them to build secure relationships with their children which will increase their children’s confidence and self esteem. Childcare available on request.
When: Feb 13, 20, 27 and Mar 5,12,19,26 and Apr 2, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Location: Georges River Life Care Centre, 23 Stanley St, Peakhurst.
Cost: $10 members, $30 non-members
Facilitator: Mary Morgan, Family Counsellor (Ph: 02 8525 8241)
Circle of Security (For Dads only)
The Circle of Security Parenting Program is an 8 week program that provides opportunities to increase parents understanding of their child’s needs and emotions. Focus is on enhancing the relationships that give children emotional support. Parents will learn key skills that will enable them to build secure relationships with their children which will increase their children’s confidence and self esteem.
When: Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 6 13, 20 and 27, 6.30 – 8.30pm
Location: Learning Links 12 – 14 Pindari Rd Peakhurst (childcare available upon request)
Cost: $10 members, $30 non-members
Facilitator: Sunet Rossouw (Ph:02 8525 8240) and Julie Watkins
Get Lost Mr Scary: Helping kids cope with anxiety
Get Lost Mr Scary is a cognitive behavioural program that helps children aged 5 – 7 yrs develop skills to cope with fears and worries. These worries might be general fears or a more specific phobia. It is an experiential program and incorporates a lot of play and fun activities. The group runs for 7 weekly sessions for approximately 1 hour, with a one-off booster session 6 weeks after completing the group. There are three compulsory parent sessions at the beginning, middle and end of the group.
When: Feb 7, 14, 21 and Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 and Apr 3, 4.00pm -5.00pm
Location: Learning Links, 12-14 Pindari Road, Peakhurst.
Cost: $10 members, $30 non-members
Facilitator: Erin Dobson (Ph:02 8525 8228) and Veselinka Petruseva.
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When: Mondays February 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 4:00 – 5:00pm
Location: Learning Links, Level 1, 46B Reservoir Road, Mt Pritchard 2170
Cost: $10 members, $30 non-members
Facilitator: Kara Smith (Ph: 02 9426 4346)
Engaging Your Adolescent
This three session course will assist parents to understand the nature and struggles of adolescence and develop strategies and communication skills to enhance their relationship with their adolescent son or daughter to reduce stress and conflict.
When: Mar 21 and 28 and Apr 4, 10.30 – 12.30pm
Location: Learning Links, 12 – 14 Pindari Rd. Peakhurst 2210
Cost: $10 members, $30 non-members
Facilitator: Julie Watkins (Ph: 02 8525 8234)
My Time
This group, which runs all year, specifically provides support to parents with children with disabilities and chronic illnesses within a relaxed playgroup setting. It is facilitated by an experienced group leader who is assisted by a play helper who engages the children with stimulating activities enabling the parents to share their stories with each other and develop new support networks. There is no cost to attend this group.
When: Mondays 10.00am – 12.00pm
Location: Oatley Cottage, Cnr Hurstville Rd & Oatley Ave, Oatley
Facilitator: Robbi Wymer (Ph: 0415 826 408)
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When: Thursdays 10.00am – 12.00pm (Fortnightly)
Location: St Andrews Anglican Church, Cnr Rawson St & Rocky Point Rd, Sans Souci
Facilitator: Ann Chantiri (Ph: 02 8525 8239)
Sibworks
This group aims to provide a positive experience for children aged 8 – 12 years who have a sibling with additional needs. The sibling group will allow these children to come together, have fun, share experiences and learn ways of dealing positively with challenges they may face.
When: Feb 16, 23 and Mar 1, 8, 15 and 22, 4.00 – 5.30pm
Location: Learning Links, 12 – 14 Pindari Rd. Peakhurst 2210
Cost: $10 members, $30 non-members
Facilitator: Erin Dobson (Ph: 02 8525 8228) and Kumari Taylor
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)
Triple P is for parents who want to discipline less and enjoy their children more. This program is for parents with young children up to 12 years of age. Parents will learn to recognise the causes of their children's behaviour, how to get members of the family to do what you ask straight away and how to respond to misbehaviour effectively without having to explode. There is no cost to attend this group.
When: Mar 15, 22 and 29, 10am – 12pm
Location: Camden Civic Centre, Cnr Mitchell and Oxley streets, Camden 2570 (childcare provided free of charge)
Facilitator: Pina Zerafa (Ph: 02 9426 4350) and Dana Hadid
Tuning in to kids
Tuning in to Kids is a parenting program that helps children, aged 4-6, learn to understand and regulate their emotions. Children with good emotional intelligence often have better emotional, social, and physical functioning, as well as fewer behavioural difficulties. Tuning in to Kids involves watching video material, group discussions and exercises, role plays, reading information, and home activities where you try out different ways of responding to your child’s emotions.
When: February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 1, 8, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Learning Links, Level 1, 46B Reservoir Road, Mt Pritchard 2170 (childcare provided free of charge)
Cost: $10 members, $30 non-members
Facilitator: Susan Green (Ph:02 9426 4345) and Jasmine Singh
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Buttons
A parenting program focussing on understanding how a certain look or a defiant act can push parents’ buttons. Blame, regret, shame - does this action/reaction cycle sound familiar? Participants will discover what their buttons are, where they come from, why their children push them and how to defuse them to regain authority, sanity, cooperation and respect.
When: April 30, May 9, 16, 23, 30 and June 6, 10.00am -12.00pm
Location: Georges River Life Care Centre 23 Stanley St, Peakhurst.
Cost: $10 members, $30 non-members
Facilitator: Mary Morgan (Ph: 02 8525 8241)
Cool Kids: Helping children with autism cope with anxiety
Cool Kids is an 8 week cognitive behaviour therapy program for children aged between 8 and 11 years who struggle with anxiety. This program, developed at Macquarie University, will require parent involvement and attendance at a compulsory parent seminar. Both parents and children use a workbook to help make the skills learned throughout the program more concrete.
When: Dates to be decided, Wednesdays 4.00 – 5.00pm
Location: Learning Links, 12 – 14 Pindari Rd Peakhurst
Cost: $10 members, $30 non-members
Facilitator: Veselinka Petruseva (Ph: 02 8525 8246) and Sunet Rossouw
Emotion Based Social Skills Training:
For children with autism and mild intellectual disabilities
EBSST is a program developed by the Children’s Hospital at Westmead for children aged 8 – 12 years with Autism and mild ID. The small group program aims to enhance children’s knowledge and use of social and emotional skills. The course also includes some compulsory sessions for parents and is run over 3 school terms.
When: Term 2: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 2, 4.00 – 5.00pm
Term 3: Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 4.00 – 5.00pm
Term 4: Oct 25, Nov 1. 8, 15, 22 , 4.00 – 5.00pm
Location: Learning Links, 12 – 14 Pindari Rd Peakhurst
Cost: $10 members, $30 non-members
Facilitator: Veselinka Petruseva (Ph: 02 8525 8246) and Sunet Rossouw
Wrapped In Angels
Wrapped In Angels is a therapeutic group program for children aged 7 – 12 years who have experienced stressful life events, which may include family violence, grief and loss issues, or the impact of disability on a family. Throughout the group children design and create an “angel blanket”, a tangible object to be wrapped in to feel supported.
When:May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 4pm – 5pm
Location: Learning Links, 12 – 14 Pindari Rd Peakhurst 2210.
Cost: $10 members, $30 non-members
Facilitator: Erin Dobson (Ph:02 8525 8228) and Bianca Kringas
What do participants feel about Learning Links' courses?
"The Learning Links staff presented a very professional, interactive and informative workshop aimed at the participants and taking into consideration the experience of the group."
"I would not hesitate to recommend the Training staff of Learning Links to conduct either the short in-service courses or to design a workshop to suit the individual's needs. I would be confident in the knowledge that the workshops would be valuable to services and families alike and that the presenters would be interesting and well-prepared."
"Carers were responsive and attuned to the presentation given. The degree of participation, sharing of ideas and situations, and level of enthusiasm demonstrated by the carers indicated that the information they were receiving was indeed meeting their needs."
"Several carers requested an extension of this training session as they found that the information was relevant, useful, and that they would be able to put their learning into practice."
"After attending the Makaton workshop I introduced basic signing, nursery rhymes and simple instructive gesturing into my programs. This has improved the standard of communication with CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) families, children with disabilities and added a new dynamic into our parent education program."
"The training was well conducted and planned and the materials showed to the workers was very impressive."
"Excellent workshop. Information was presented in such a way that it was easily absorbed."
"Thank you. Loved it. Very compassionate. Gave us a feeling of 'we can
cope'."
"How excellent to have a paediatrician with so much knowledge! Both trainers were very informative."
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Do you have specific training needs?
Learning Links can tailor courses to suit individual services or schools. If you would like to discuss your specific needs you can contact Janette Biffin on (02) 8568 8216. You can also go on a mailing list for course information.
If you are a member of Learning Links, you can attend courses at a discounted rate. For information on membership, click here.
If you have any questions about our courses call Janette Biffin on (02) 8568 8216
or click on Email/Contact Us.
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