We can help with challenging behaviour, conflict, mental ill-health, anxiety and/or social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.
We have programmes specifically for young people, programmes for parents/carers and some which run in parallel where parents/carers and young people take part in separate programmes which run at the same time. Each programme has a different focus.
Programmes *OPEN NOW* for sign ups / referrals:
Fun and Families - support for parents / carers of children aged 3-11 years in Leicester City
A safe, friendly and relaxed course for parents to share similar difficulties and to work together to solve problems. We'll help increase your understanding of how behaviour is learnt and why it repeats. You'll begin to understand your children’s “normal” behaviour & typical developmental stages. We will work together to help parents understand how they can reduce unwanted behaviour and increase wanted behaviour.
The next group starts on 10 June and runs every Thursday morning 10am - 11.15am on Zoom for 6 weeks with a one week gap between the 5th and 6th session. To sign up or make a referral please click the button below.
A safe, friendly and relaxed course for parents to share similar difficulties and to work together to solve problems. We'll help increase your understanding of how behaviour is learnt and why it repeats. You'll begin to understand your children’s “normal” behaviour & typical developmental stages. We will work together to help parents understand how they can reduce unwanted behaviour and increase wanted behaviour.
The next group starts on 10 June and runs every Thursday morning 10am - 11.15am on Zoom for 6 weeks with a one week gap between the 5th and 6th session. To sign up or make a referral please click the button below.
Starting Well Bumps to Babies - antenatal group for parents aged 25 and under living in Leicester City
Pregnancy and becoming a parent is an exciting time and we are sure you've got lots of questions as well as hopes and plans for your pregnancy, your baby's birth and beyond! Starting Well Bumps to Babies is exclusively for young parents aged 25 and under who are living in Leicester City. Come and meet our friendly, knowledgeable staff and other young mums and dads 'to be' in our FREE weekly Zoom group.
We cover all that pregnant parents want to know to have a healthy pregnancy and birth, to give their baby the best start in life, and prepare for the early days after birth. The course covers the essentials including labour and birth, and feeding your new baby. It will help you to learn about bonding, understand your baby’s needs, and know what’s normal in the early days and weeks, along with learning about baby care including sleep and bathing your baby.
All you need to do to register for the next available group is to fill out your information by clicking on the button below.
Pregnancy and becoming a parent is an exciting time and we are sure you've got lots of questions as well as hopes and plans for your pregnancy, your baby's birth and beyond! Starting Well Bumps to Babies is exclusively for young parents aged 25 and under who are living in Leicester City. Come and meet our friendly, knowledgeable staff and other young mums and dads 'to be' in our FREE weekly Zoom group.
We cover all that pregnant parents want to know to have a healthy pregnancy and birth, to give their baby the best start in life, and prepare for the early days after birth. The course covers the essentials including labour and birth, and feeding your new baby. It will help you to learn about bonding, understand your baby’s needs, and know what’s normal in the early days and weeks, along with learning about baby care including sleep and bathing your baby.
All you need to do to register for the next available group is to fill out your information by clicking on the button below.
Young Parents Starting Well - group for parents aged 25 and under living in Leicester City
FREE online support for mums and dads of babies and children up to 2 years old. All young parents want the best for their babies and children and getting family life off to the best start can help. If you are looking for strategies to help you cope better, you'll love our informal chats about:
Our next group starts on 26 May until 7 July from 11:00am – 12:15pm. If you would like to find out more contact Kate Harris on 07704 973230 or sign up / make a referral by clicking the button below.
FREE online support for mums and dads of babies and children up to 2 years old. All young parents want the best for their babies and children and getting family life off to the best start can help. If you are looking for strategies to help you cope better, you'll love our informal chats about:
- the good and difficult things about being a parent
- how to be the parent you want to be
- looking after ourselves
- dealing with any difficult feelings
- how to support babies' and children's learning behaviour
Our next group starts on 26 May until 7 July from 11:00am – 12:15pm. If you would like to find out more contact Kate Harris on 07704 973230 or sign up / make a referral by clicking the button below.
Managing My Anxiety - support for young people aged 11-16 years
FREE online workshop for young people (11-16 years) living in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland, who are struggling with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed.
The workshop consists of four x1 hour sessions that are delivered digitally via Zoom. Young people will have the opportunity to develop and explore the following:
For a place on the next available workshop please complete a referral form:
FREE online workshop for young people (11-16 years) living in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland, who are struggling with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed.
The workshop consists of four x1 hour sessions that are delivered digitally via Zoom. Young people will have the opportunity to develop and explore the following:
- Understanding anxiety and the brain.
- Build better resilience
- Learn strategies to support wellbeing
- Start to make positive change in how to manage anxiety day to day.
For a place on the next available workshop please complete a referral form:
Managing My Mind - general mental health support for young people aged 11-16 years
FREE online workshop for young people (11-16 years) living in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland, who are getting more and more worried about managing their general mental health. Young people may be feeling a change in mood, feeling more stressed/angry than normal and need to develop a better understanding of how their mental health is impacting their relationships with others and how they are feeling. This workshop looks at wellbeing and how we can look after ourselves and promote positive mental health.
The aim of the new four session workshop (via Zoom) is to help young people:
Our next group starts on 20 July (school holidays) 10am - 11am. To refer / sign up to this workshop please complete the referral form below:
FREE online workshop for young people (11-16 years) living in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland, who are getting more and more worried about managing their general mental health. Young people may be feeling a change in mood, feeling more stressed/angry than normal and need to develop a better understanding of how their mental health is impacting their relationships with others and how they are feeling. This workshop looks at wellbeing and how we can look after ourselves and promote positive mental health.
The aim of the new four session workshop (via Zoom) is to help young people:
- Understand mental health (risk factors and promoting positive wellbeing)
- Build better resilience to boost self esteem
- Develop strategies to support wellbeing
- Explore positive change.
Our next group starts on 20 July (school holidays) 10am - 11am. To refer / sign up to this workshop please complete the referral form below:
More about our programmes
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GroundedThe Grounded groups are for young people, aged 11-16, who are experiencing difficulties when coping with situations of conflict or confrontation with adults. They may find themselves in trouble at school, home or in their local community.
If you are a young person who sometimes finds yourself in trouble with adults, can lose your temper easily and wants to learn how to stay calm in difficult situations, then come and join our group. These sessions include a mix of activities to encourage participation and teamwork, whilst engaging young people. Groups run for 2 hours per week for 7 weeks. |
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Living With TeenagersFor parents and carers of teenagers aged 11 to 16 years old.
This can run in parallel to our Grounded programme. It supports parents and carers who find themselves in difficulties with the behavioural and communication challenges that the teenage years can present. We will support them in developing their skills in coping with and managing their teenager's behaviour. Groups run for 2 hours per week for 7 weeks. Any parent, grandparent or carer of a teenager aged 11 to 16 years old can book a place on the programme. |
Positive Minds GroundedOur Positive Minds Grounded programme is specifically targeted towards young people between 11-16 who are experiencing mental ill-health and / or social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.
The core of the programme is based on our Grounded programme but group members will also have the opportunity to explore the affects of poor mental health. The programme runs for 2 hours per week, for 8 weeks. |
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Positive Minds Living With TeenagersThis is the parallel parenting group to Positive Minds Living with Teenagers. The core of the programme is based on our established Living with Teenagers group work programme but group members will also have the opportunity to explore the effects of poor mental health on the parenting task and the strategies and ideas that potentially diminish negative influences.
Running a specialist group means there is more likely to be a common or shared experience among the members that allows for a more open discussion on mental health (and related matters) as well as a better understanding of the impact of the symptoms on the family and parenting approach in the home. The programme runs for 2 hours per week, for 8 weeks. |
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Overcoming AnxietyThe ‘Overcoming Anxiety’ programme is specifically targeted towards young people aged 11-18 who are struggling with anxiety and how to maintain it in a positive way. Their behaviour, thoughts and feelings are affected by their levels of anxiety, and this is affecting their relationships with others.
This programme has been adapted from our ‘Positive Minds – Grounded’ Programme and the CAMHS ‘Cool Kids’ Programme to include topics relating to understanding anxiety and promoting positive mental health for young people The programme runs for 2 hours per week, for 8 weeks. |
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Supporting Your Anxious ChildThis is the parallel parenting group to Overcoming Anxiety.
The programme aims to increase parents' and carers' knowledge, understanding and skills in managing their young person’s anxiety. It looks at what may be influencing the young person’s behaviour, how behaviour patterns can be learned, the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and practical parenting strategies to enable you to support your young person to overcome their anxiety and avoidance behaviours. Groups run for 2 hours per week for 8 weeks. Any parent, grandparent or carer of a teenager aged 11 to 18 years old can book a place on the programme. |
For further information on any of our programmes, please contact us on: (0116) 223 4254 or email us at centre@cffcharity.org.uk
To make a referral and reserve a place, click the link below to download a referral form. Please send completed forms to the email address above or to the postal address found on the form.
To make a referral and reserve a place, click the link below to download a referral form. Please send completed forms to the email address above or to the postal address found on the form.