The Restorative Thinking Parenting Programme is delivered in prison and community settings with groups of prisoners and with prisoners and their spouse/partner (up to 12 people).
The Restorative Thinking Parenting Programme (Parenting without Conflict) has received the DofE CANparent quality mark. A short film about the programme, commissioned by the DofE, is available on the website. The programme draws on restorative principles and skills to assist parents in understanding their child's behaviour, thinking about what that behaviour is communicating and how to meet children's needs. The range of reflective activities encourage parents to consider the impact of their parenting styles and allows them to develop new skills needed to restore and rebuild positive relationships and reduce future conflict. The Parenting Programme prepares parents in prison/on probation to reconnect with their children. The programme, which is based on CBT, DBT and developmental psychology, is delivered over four 2.5 hour sessions and includes a range of activities and taught sessions, all of which are clearly laid out in the programme.
Testimonials:
"I really like that the programme is delivered over just four weeks. Parents are now more aware of what their child may be thinking or feeling during challenging situations." (Centre Manager, Bristol)
"Really useful programme and all parents should be taught this as part of their child's development." (Parent)
The programme can train prison facilitators and community practitioners to deliver the Restorative Thinking Parenting Programme, in addition to providing wrap-around support to facilitators. Furthermore, they also provide evaluation tools and work with prison managers to monitor the impact and outcomes of the programme. The Restorative Thinking Parenting Programme is currently being delivered in: Both in HMP Haverigg and community settings in Cumbria Bristol Children's Centres Primary schools in Preston Restorative Thinking Limited has achieved the RSQM (Restorative Services Quality Mark) and is a Registered Training Provider with the Restorative Justice Council.
See Restorative Thinking for further information or to commission the programme in your area.
E: lesley@restorativethinking.co.uk
T: 0177 274 2353
A: Restorative Thinking, 8 Windsor Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9AY
W: http://www.restorativethinking.co.uk/
