I Matter Relationship Health Classes
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I Matter Relationship Health Level 1 Training Options
The I Matter Framework provides a foundation for a relationship health approach which can be applied to many different targetted issues.
TRAINING FOR PARENTS AND CARERS
HELPING YOUR BABY OR TODDLER
WITH AN I MATTER
RELATIONSHIP HEALTH APPROACH
This course has been designed for parents and carers of babies, toddlers and young children to help develop an understanding of how to use the I Matter Framework to make sense of how to support the emotional wellbeing of this age group.
It will provide you with practical concepts and skills helping you understand how to be in relationship with the babies and toddlers and other adults, and how an effective relationship can help them to support their emotional development.
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HELPING YOUR PRIMARY AGE CHILD
WITH AN I MATTER
RELATIONSHIP HEALTH APPROACH
This course has been designed for parents and carers of primary age children to help develop an understanding of how to use the I Matter Framework to make sense of how to support the emotional wellbeing of this age group.
It will provide you with practical concepts and skills helping you understand how to be in relationship with the children and other adults, and how an effective relationship can help them to support their emotional development.
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HELPING YOUR ADOLESCENT OR YOUNG ADULT WITH AN I MATTER
RELATIONSHIP HEALTH APPROACH
This course has been designed for parents and carers of adolescents and young adults to help develop an understanding of how to use the I Matter Framework to make sense of how to support the emotional wellbeing of this age group.
It will provide you with practical concepts and skills helping you understand how to be in relationship with adolescents and other adults, and how an effective relationship can help them to support their emotional development.
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Course Outcomes
Successful completion of this course leads to I Matter Link Practitioner Status
By the end of the course you will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to take a practical approach to parenting and caring with an I Matter Relationship Health approach in your setting to support wellbeing of yourself and your family in your role as an parent or carer of your chosen age group. You will be able to use the I Matter Framework as a daily practical approach to support yourself and the social and emotional development for every family member to improve their skills for relationship health.
If you would like to further develop your understanding of how you can support children and adults with some of the struggles they may have with their relationships and social and emotional learning, the I Matter Relationship Health Extended Learning Journey could be a fit
Who is it for?
The Parenting and Caring with an I Matter Relationship Health Series of classes are ideal for any parents or carer who wants to feel more equipped for their own very important role.
Suitable for all in a parent or carer role including: parents, step parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, extended family and friends, community members. No previous qualifications are required.
For settings that would like to commission a face-to-face training session, there is a flat rate charge of £495 per trainer per day (or part thereof) plus VAT.
What you'll learn
During the live online sessions, you'll explore:
- The I Matter Framework and a relationship health approach to improving adult and child wellbeing
- The connection between relationship health and wellbeing and behaviour
- How to develop a whole team or setting approach that supports the wellbeing of adults so they can support social and emotional health of all babies, toddlers, young children and adolescents
- A framework for understanding the development of skills for relationship health
- How to build skills for relationship health in your everyday interactions with children of all ages and with adults
- using the I Matter relationship health curriculum to provide an easy overview of the progression of skills.
- How to plan and develop specific strategies and activities that support the wellbeing and relationship skills development of all in your setting
- Incorporating strategies and activities into your everyday routines and structures
- How to evidence the progress of children and demonstrate impact
- The role of I Matter Licensed Practitioners and how to support them effectively
Course structure
The course is structured into six virtual training sessions, each with online preparation followed by 75 mins live discussion:
- Preparation
- Session 1: Symptoms of Stress and Symptoms of Wellbeing
- Session 2: Essential I Matter Ideas
- Session 3: Attachment, Alarm and the Brain
- Session 4: The Power of Our Beliefs and Attitudes
- Session 5: Drawing it all together