The Children and Families department provide information sessions for parents who have concerns, or would simply like more information, about their child’s emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Each monthly session has a different topic focus. There is also an opportunity for parents and carers to meet other parents and supportive professionals in a safe relaxed environment. Parents and carers of 11-18 year olds from in and around Edinburgh are welcome to attend any of the sessions.

The next Parent and Carer Support and Information sessions will take place on:

Communication and Teenagers

Tuesday 25th April 2017, Southside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER, 6.30-8.30pm (There is on street parking available at the venue)
Exploring the challenges of keeping the lines of communication open with teenagers who have emotional wellbeing and mental health issues. Considering ways to listen so that teenagers talk and talk so that teenagers listen.

Stress and the Teenage Brain

Tuesday 30th May 2017, Southside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER, 6.30-8.30pm (There is on street parking available at the venue)

Self Harm

Friday 16th June 2017, 9.30-11.30am Venue to be confirmed
This session will be facilitated by Edinburgh Self Harm Project, Penumbra

For more information or to book a place on any of the sessions please contact Jillian Hart, Parent and Carer Support Development Officer on 07860 736129 or email jillian.hart@edinburgh.gov.uk