Compassionate & Confident Parents, Thriving Families ♥
Strong relationships today. Thriving families tomorrow. Created by
Denise Kenny MSc Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy CDA Licensed Social Counsellor IACP Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist
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WELCOME TO CARE A practical, compassionate programme for stronger family relationships
Parenting can be one of life's most rewarding experiences, but it can also bring challenges that leave us wondering how best to support our children and ourselves. The CARE Family Wellbeing Programme™ is a family-oriented programme designed to strengthen relationships, increase understanding and support the wellbeing of the whole family. Rather than focusing on changing behaviour alone, CARE helps families develop deeper understanding, build stronger relationships and create a family environment where everyone can grow and flourish together. Grounded in evidence-informed practice and real-world experience, CARE provides practical tools and strategies that families can confidently use in everyday life.
SMALL GROUP EXPERIENCE
CARE is delivered in small groups of approximately 6-8 families. This creates a warm, supportive environment where parents can learn together, share experiences, gain new perspectives and realise they are not alone in the challenges of family life. Evidence-informed • Practical • Compassionate • Family-focused CARE Family Wellbeing Programme™ • 2
THE CARE FRAMEWORK™ Four essential principles that guide stronger, thriving families
CONNECT Create emotional safety before attempting to solve problems.
ATTUNE Understand yourself, your child and the wider situation through curiosity.
REGULATE Respond intentionally, support emotional regulation and maintain boundaries calmly.
EMPOWER Build confidence, resilience, responsibility and long-term family wellbeing.
These four principles become everyday parenting skills that strengthen family relationships and support lifelong wellbeing. CARE Family Wellbeing Programme™ • 3
THE CARE FAMILY WELLBEING TREE™ FRUIT
Stronger relationships • Resilience • Emotional wellbeing • Confidence • Joy and connection
LEAVES
The 5Cs™ - the qualities we grow
BRANCHES
CARE™ - the ways we respond
TRUNK
CARE Family Wellbeing Framework™ - our structure and approach
ROOTS
Evidence-informed foundations
THE 5Cs™ - THE QUALITIES WE GROW
Compassion
Connection
We nurture with warmth, kindness and understanding.
We build and maintain strong relationships.
Calm
Consistency
We create calm and We provide balance. predictable routines and boundaries. CARE Family Wellbeing Programme™ • 4
Confidence We encourage growth, belief and self-trust.
THE FAMILY WELLBEING LENS™ A reflective lens to better understand and support your family’s wellbeing
PARENT PERSPECTIVE What am I experiencing? What do I need?
CHILD PERSPECTIVE What might my child be feeling, needing or communicating?
RELATIONSHIP PERSPECTIVE What does our relationship need right now?
EVIDENCE-INFORMED FOUNDATIONS
◆ Attachment & relational safety
◆ Family systems thinking
◆ Child development
◆ Strengths-based practice
◆ Emotion regulation & co-regulation
◆ Self-compassion
◆ Trauma-informed principles
◆ Autonomy, competence & resilience
CARE is evidence-informed rather than presented as a clinical treatment or diagnostic programme. CARE Family Wellbeing Programme™ • 5
THE CARE JOURNEY™ A simple, supportive journey for lasting family change
1
PARENT CHECK-IN
2
FOUR INTERACTIVE GROUP SESSIONS
3
CARE TOOLKIT
4
FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT CALL
Approx. 20 minutes - getting to know your family, discussing goals and completing the programme starting check-in.
75-90 minutes each - small groups of approx. 6-8 families learning and supporting each other together.
Resources and Family Practice after every session to support your family’s journey.
Approx. 20 minutes - around 3-4 weeks after completion to review progress and plan next steps.
EVERY FAMILY RECEIVES •
Parent check-in • 4 group sessions • CARE Parent Toolkit™ • Family Practice • Follow-up call CARE Family Wellbeing Programme™ • 6
WHO CARE MAY SUPPORT CARE is there to support families who may be experiencing…
◆ Anxiety, worry or stress
◆ Low confidence or self-esteem
◆ Big emotions and emotion regulation difficulties
◆ Wanting to strengthen family relationships
◆ Challenges around behaviour at home or school
◆ Wanting practical parenting strategies
◆ Family connection or communication difficulties
◆ Building resilience and emotional wellbeing
◆ School transitions or significant life changes
◆ Creating calmer home environments
THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF CARE
1. We believe every family has strengths.
6. We create a safe, respectful and confidential space.
2. We meet families where they are.
7. We seek understanding before rushing to solutions.
3. We practise compassion over judgement.
8. We celebrate progress, not perfection.
4. We protect connection while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
9. We honour each family’s uniqueness.
5. We support growth through small, consistent steps.
10. We walk alongside families, not ahead.
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GET IN TOUCH For more details about the CARE Family Wellbeing Programme™
We look forward to supporting your family on the CARE journey. •
Evidence-informed • Practical • Compassionate • Building stronger families together Strong relationships today. Thriving families tomorrow. CARE Family Wellbeing Programme™ • 8