(Child to Parent Violence & Abuse)
Who’s In Charge? - Parenting Programme
This 9-week programme is designed for parents and carers.
The Who's in Charge? programme may be suitable for you if:
- — you feel you are struggling to maintain control,
- — and/or if you feel you have lost parental control,
- — and/or if your child or young person is violent towards you physically and/or verbally,
- — and if you would like to regain parental control
FOCUS: The programme specifically addresses situations where children are exhibiting abusive or violent behaviours towards parents or caregivers.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Parents or caregivers experiencing child-to-parent violence whether physical, emotional or financial....
PROGRAMME STUCTURE: 8-9 Week programme with 2 trained facilitators, providing a supportive environment for parents to learn & implement strategies.
What will you gain from this course?
Through a mix of discussions, practical exercises, and emotional support, you will:
- — Feel less isolated - connect with other parents who truly understand
- — Overcome guilt - recognise that parenting is challenging, and you are not alone
- — Build confidence - develop assertiveness and self-care strategies
- — Understand behaviour - explore the many factors influencing your child’s actions
- — Set clear boundaries - learn how to define what is acceptable and unacceptable
- — Manage anger - reflect on both your child’s anger and your own responses
- — Find practical strategies - discover ways to introduce meaningful consequences, even when your child refuses to cooperate
- — Believe in change - gain hope and tools to create positive shifts in your family life
Weekly Sessions:
- WEEK 1: Welcome to the programme
- WEEK 2: “Causes” or influences of violence or abusive behaviour
- WEEK 3: What is abuse? How do we influence/control/have power over our children?
- WEEK 4: What do you do for your child? What can I control in my child's life? Consequences
- WEEK 5: Consequences continued & Parenting styles
- WEEK 6: What buttons do your children press with you? Anger
- WEEK 7: Assertiveness! How to use “I STATEMENTS”
- WEEK 8: What do we do for ourselves? Goal setting
WEEK 9: Progress, difficulties & success (around 1-2 months later)
CURENTLY AVAILABLE FACE-TO-FACE IN SUDBURY & HAVERHILL SUFFOLK OR ONLINE.
For further information or to make a referral please contact us.