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Parent Anxiety Workshops &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Recorded information sessions developed for parents and carers to support their child to overcome anxiety. In the sessions parents and carers will learn more about what anxiety is, as well as the tools and techniques available to manage it.

This resource was developed by NHS Lothian CAMHS and The City of Edinburgh Psychological Services and is based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), the recommended therapy for managing anxiety and worries. 
 
The webinars can be accessed at any time by following the links below:

• Session 1:  

• Session 2:  

• Session 3:  

• Session 4:  

• Session 5:  

• Session 6:  

Supporting Your Child with Fears and Worries Guide 

The guide covers the following topics: 

• Part 1: Understanding and Talking About Worries   &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

• Part 2: Anxiety Traps   &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

• Part 3: Overcoming Anxiety  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

• Part 4: Looking After Yourself 

Relaxation Exercises for Children and Young People 

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Supporting Children with Anxiety: Computerised CBT Course 

Parents can access these free module courses, one course is for parents of children and one for parents of teenagers. Parents can work through the modules flexibly at their own pace at any time on a computer, tablet or mobile phone. The courses are based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and are most suitable for parents looking to support their young person with worry and anxiety while learning helpful strategies to manage their anxieties. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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These modules are available via the platform . &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Access Code: Lothian &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Conflict resolution sessions 

These free online sessions are for parents and carers who may be struggling with conflict at home. Session subjects include: &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

• Understanding anger &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

• Growing up is never easy 

• Family conflict triggers 

• Understanding Emotions: Being Anxious and afraid 

• Conflict response styles 

• Bouncing Back – Resilience 

• How to have that difficult conversation 

• Feeling Connected 

• Cranial Cocktail: Mind & Body Connection 

For more information and to book online training sessions visit the events page of the .  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

For useful resources on conflict visit the or email &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

sccr@cyrenians.scot. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

New Ways for Families Course 

Shared Parenting Scotland is offering this online training course plus coaching for separated parents. The support is intended to reduce the impact of conflict on your children, reduce stress levels and aid communication. Free places are available for parents on benefits or low income.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

For more information visit the New Ways for Families Course or email David McLean at &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

dm@sharedparenting.scot &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

VOCAL parent's peer support group 

This service offers a range of support to parents and carers of children with additional support needs. These in-person peer support groups run on the first Friday morning of the month at  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

60 Leith Walk &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
EH6 5HB &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

For more information visit the  or email Megan Copley at &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

mcopley@vocal.org.uk. 

Sleep Action &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Sleep advisors are available to offer individual one-to-one advice and support for any child in Scotland, aged 18 months to 18 years. Advisors are available Monday to Thursday from 10am to 4pm. Parents, carers and young people can access support and arrange a callback by emailing their contact details to  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Sleep Action &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
60 Ravenscroft Street &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
EH17 8QW  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

For more information visit the  or contact 

enquiries@sleepaction.org &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Supporting children and young people with loss, change and bereavement 

All children and young people process and respond to loss and bereavement in different ways according to their age and stage.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Find information and recommended resources to support children and young people. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Transparentsees 

This group was founded and is run by volunteer parents, providing information and support to parents with gender-questioning children. Monthly Zoom meetings are open to parents following a discussion with an admin/group leader. Initially, email &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

transparentsees@gmail.com and then a follow-up call can be arranged from a parent volunteer. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Gambling and young people - Fast forward 

This advice and information  is for parents and carers on gambling and young people. 

Building Resilience - back to school tips 

Parents and carers can use these videos and tips to support them and their children to become more resilient, develop the skills needed to cope with challenging times and feel safe and happy with attending nursery and school. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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For more information visit the City of Â鶹ӳ»­'s 'Building Resilience' website. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Young Minds parent’s helpline, webchat, email and text service 

Young Minds provides information and support for parents and carers worried about a child or young person’s mental health via their helpline, webchat or email service. Support is available Monday to Friday between 9.30 am and 4 pm. 
 
To access the webchat or email service click on the chat icon on the bottom right of the . 

Use the  for free, 24-hour mental health support. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

For more information visit the . &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

To access the helpline, contact  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

08088 025 544 

NHS Mental Health Information Station             &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

The information station provides information on a range of adult mental health supports. Drop-in is available on Thursdays from 10.30 am to 3 pm (no appointment required) at &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Walpole Hall  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Palmerston Place &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
EH12 5 AW &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

or you can speak with an NHS mental health professional by phone on Thursdays between 10.30am and 3pm &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

For more information visit the  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

You can send enquiries and request a call by contacting &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

MentalHealthInformation@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

01315 378 688