Children & Young People

4th May 2021

Logon details for Minding Mothers: Minding Babies webinar

When: May 5, 2021 10AM (Irish time) Topic: Minding Mother: Minding Babies Webinar Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86326449361?pwd=UEFNYVNrdGRiL0hPYmNrSTA5MXZmUT09 Passcode: 239557 Or One tap mobile : US: +19294362866,,86326449361#,,,,*239557# or +13017158592,,86326449361#,,,,*239557# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 929 436 2866 or +1...

21st April 2021

Ballaghaderreen Common Sense Parenting course via Zoom

Parents are invited to take part in a 6 week Common Sense Parenting Programme, via Zoom, conducted by Ballaghaderreen Family Resource Centre, starting on May 4th, 2021. The course is open to parents of children aged 0-6 years. Please contact 086 6048560 for further information.   More on Children...

20th April 2021

Minding Mothers: Minding Babies Webinar

You can register below By the way, even if you can't make the webinar live, it will be available for public view on the West Be Well Facebook page LIVE & IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS (archive). If you register for the webinar, even though you can't attend,...

20th April 2021

Webinar promotes epilepsy awareness in school communities

You are invited to attend the following webinar with Agnes Mooney, Community Resource Officer with Epilepsy Ireland Title: Epilepsy Awareness for School Communities Date: May 5th Time: 7pm – 8pm Fee:  FREE Agnes will speak about epilepsy related issues in school, including Types of seizures First aid Triggers and Activities  How to handle...

19th April 2021

Webinar – Compassionate Support for Anxious Children & Teenagers

Join us for a live Zoom event with Dr. Malie Coyne, Clinical Psychologist and Author, where she will share her personal and professional insights on how to help an anxious child or teenager using her bespoke SAFE Chain of Resilience from her bestselling book "Love...

13th April 2021

Research study on impact of COVID-19 on wellbeing of teenagers

A team of psychologists at NUI, Galway & Trinity College Dublin are running a research study on the impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of teenagers. They are keen to spread the word to parents and teenagers and to get young people involved. Details here: More on Children...

6th April 2021

Launch of the evaluation of the ‘Book Magic’ report

Launch of the evaluation of the ‘Book Magic’ project Thursday, 29th April 2021, 10:30–11:30am The Book Magic project is about encouraging and promoting the joy of reading. This carefully chosen collection of picture books can help young children and their families deal with feelings, emotions, and challenges. For...

2nd April 2021

Resources for Minding Mothers: Minding Babies webinar attendees

Me to Mum series of videos – a set of 3 videos presented by Dr Jillian Doyle, Clinical Psychologist in the Perinatal Mental Health Team at the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin: Episode 1: Tuning in  https://youtu.be/5lUD_mYqZX0 Episode 2: Changes & Identity https://youtu.be/wFpnWs3u2o4 Episode 3: Emotions: https://youtu.be/yeiDDSDWQUE   Mental Health Information for Women from the...

12th March 2021

Jigsaw Schools Hub

Schools are a key setting for the promotion of youth mental health and wellbeing. “Promoting the wellbeing of our children and young people is a shared community responsibility and is everyone’s business”. *Wellbeing Policy Statement and Framework for Practice, DES, 2018-2023 At Jigsaw, we know that learning and...

25th February 2021

Foróige and CYPSC Launch “The COVID Word” Online Campaign

A social media campaign created in collaboration with young people from South Dublin, Sligo and Leitrim and in a partnership between Foróige and Children and Young People's Services Committees (CYPSC). No two Covid-19 lived experiences are the same; we all have to navigate in unchartered emotional...

15th February 2021

Garda Youth Awards

3RD ANNUALMAYO GARDA YOUTH AWARDS 2020 in association with SuperValu These Awards will be organised in adherence with all Government Guidelines. Recipients will be notified by the Organising Committee following the judging in February 2021. READ MORE HERE: Mayo Garda Youth Awards Form 2020 More on Children &...