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New ADHD parent group set to launch Meet with film-maker

WHEN Alex Secker began working on
PARENTS of children who have to other parents as I was too build their confidence and find films in his teens he had few contacts
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity embarrassed to tell them what was ways to overcome some of the with anybody in the business. He now
Disorder will be able to get support going on. difficulties they face.” runs 22six Productions and is planning
and advice at a new group that “Through my coaching I hope Full details are available at a free event to bring together people
launches in Swindon on 5 February. to give parents the chance to adhdkids.org.uk or call Alison on interested in film-making.
ADHD affects around 5 per cent get together in a safe, non- 01367 888229. The meeting will be informal so that
of children and can lead to poor judgemental place to exchange people can make contacts and talk about
concentration, problems in school, ideas and support each other.” projects they’re involved with, or would
behavioural difficulties and even The evening course will run every like to team up with others to pursue
aggression and meltdowns. The 6 fortnight from Thursday 5 February ideas.
week ADHD Kids Parent Coaching at Christ Church Community Centre It takes place at on Monday 9 February
Programme provides carers with in Old Town. at The Vic, Old Town.
the opportunity to meet other Over the six sessions, parents To find out more contact Alex on 0788
parents in a similar situation. They will find out more about managing 0499334, email [email protected] or
will also work with a professional stress, self-care, overcoming visit 22sixproductions.co.uk.
coach to develop skills to help obstacles, saying no, building
them support their children to confidence and dealing with Counselling course
reach their full potential. difficult people.
The course has been devised by Alison added: “Parenting a child IN APRIL Willows Counselling in Old Town
Alison Thompson, founder of ADHD with ADHD is a huge challenge and is offering a 10 week Introduction to
Kids, an author, speaker, coach parents often find their confidence Pastoral Counselling course for anyone
and parent of a young man with is knocked, both by the daily stress considering becoming a counsellor. It is
the condition. She said: “My son’s and through criticism from people also suitable for people already involved
behaviour was quite aggressive who don’t understand. I hope this in pastoral care, for example within an
at times and I felt I couldn’t talk programme will help parents to educational or church setting.
For details contact Avril Fray on 01793
Swindon Guide Dogs serving up some Great British Classics 426650 or training@willowscounselling.
FOLLOWING a sell out response Wednesday 4 March. The evening starts at 7pm with org.uk
n ON 27 February Encore present an
to the last fundraiser The Crown On the menu will be fish & last orders at 9.30pm. There will evening of upbeat music in aid of Willows
Inn, Stratton is holding another chips, pie & mash, liver & onions, also be a raffle. to provide counselling for clients in
Great British Classics Menu cottage pie and bangers & mash. To book call 01793 827530 or disadvantaged areas, including those who
charity night in aid of Swindon The price is £7.95 a dish, £5 of email: thecrownstratton@gmail. have suffered abuse as children or adults.
Guide Dogs 4Joy Appeal on which goes to the charity. com Ticket details at willowscounselling.org.uk

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