Do you find you are struggling to manage your child’s big feelings? Do you wish you could help them manage what they are going through in a healthy way? Do you find yourself frustrated with not knowing what is happening, how to help or what to say?

An I Matter Fundamentals Group can help provide parents with more understanding plus practical strategies and tools and skills informed by an I Matter relationship health approach and supported by research

What should I expect in an I Matter group?

In I Matter parenting groups, you will be learning about the overlooked issue of relationship health.  Decades of research evidence has demonstrated that relationship health supports wellbeing and confidence of adults and children and that it is supported by an authoritative style of parenting which is supported by a communication style known as emotion coaching.   These communication skills have been proven to assist your children become more resilient, independent and emotionally mature in the process.

Courses generally run for 90min hours each week, over a period of 6 weeks (a total of 12 hours).

Groups will be kept small and have a maximum of 8 parents and are lead with 1 or 2 facilitators. You will be introduced to the I Matter Framework Fundamentals which uses some key posters to explain important evidence based ideas.  You will learn more about  child development, brain development and your own role including what to expect as age-appropriate behaviour in children or teens.  You will be taught skills of “Emotion Coaching” including why these skills help your child progress and mature. You will be practicing these skills throughout the course.

You will get a chance to meet other parents in similar situations, with opportunities to share and learn in a safe and supportive environment


What is a relationship health approach to improving well being?


Why are these skills so important?

There are several essential steps to ensure strong relationship health and to developing strong skills for emotion awareness and emotional coaching
  • We start with building our own self awareness and awareness of our own feelings
  • We recognise emotions are always an opportunity to learn
  • We take our feelings seriously and find words for them
  • We explore how to express our feelings in safe ways
  • When we can help ourselves, then we can help our children and otthers.

What are the benefits of prioritising a relationship health and emotional intelligence?


What are the life time impacts?

Research has shown that relationship health and emotional intellligence have many benefits:

  • relationship health is a key predictor of wellbeing and resiliency for adults and young people

  • Parents who prioritise relationship connection and use emotion coaching have children who are more self aware, more assertive and strong in situations of peer pressure

  • Young people have greater success with making friends and are more able to manage conflict with peers across their life

  • Young people are more able to cope when upset or angry

  • There are fewer mental health issues or poor coping strategies and greater likelihood of career and relationship success.

FAQ


What should I expect in an
I Matter group?

The groups run for approx 90 mins each week, over a period of 6 weeks. Groups will have a maximum of 8 parents and be run with 1 or 2 facilitators. You will be taught about relationship health and the I Matter Famework and introduced to the skills of “Emotion Coaching”.  You will be building self awareness and practicing these skills throughout the course. Have a look at our videos for more information.

You will get a chance to meet other parents in similar situations, share and learn in a safe and supportive environment.

Who facilitates the I Matter groups?


Each group is facilitated by fully trained I Matter accredited professionals.

Groups are currently all run by Clinical Psychologists and experienced CAMHS practitioners.  

They can however be run by a range of experienced professionals.  

What is the cost of an I Matter group?

The cost for groups vary according to details and may sometimes be funded and sometimes self-funded

Supported Fundamentals groups are approx £600, or £1100 per couple.

Online groups are £500, or £900 per couple.

All groups are to be paid prior to commencement.

This includes 12 hours of group, the support of a trained professional, online access. handouts and resources plus light refreshments each session if face to face.