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Evaluation Shows Sustained Improvement in Parental Confidence and Child Behaviour Six Months Post-Programme Recent evaluations of the Parents Plus programme for parents of children with ADHD have revealed significant positive outcomes. Conducted by Assistant Psychologist at Parents Plus, Liam McGrattan in collaboration with ADHD Ireland and CAMHS, these evaluations provide valuable insights into the effectiveness […]

Practical Tips for Handling Silence and Creating Connections When learning group facilitation skills practitioners often ask: “What if nobody responds when I ask a question?” It’s normal for parents to take some time to open up and share their thoughts and experiences, especially in group settings. This doesn’t mean they have nothing to say! It just […]

Gill Moses and Eileen Brosnan from Parents Plus, recently facilitated a bespoke Community of Practice session with a group of practitioners from Better Finglas who were trained in and delivering the Parents Plus ADHD programme to families in their area. The online ADHD Community of Practice session was specifically tailored to the topics and challenges […]

We’re looking for an experienced Finance and Governance Manager to join our team.  We need someone with strong analytical skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  They will provide strategic support and oversight to the CEO and Board, ensuring robust financial management, proactive financial planning and commercial decision support.  Our new Finance and Governance Manager […]

We are delighted to announce the return of the Parents Plus ‘Innovations in Practice’ Conference. Join us online on the morning of Wednesday, 13 November 2024 – 9.15 AM to 11.30 AM.   Whether you are already delivering Parents Plus programmes in your service or are new to our community, this interecative online session is […]

Building capacity of services to improve outcomes for children and families. As we look back on 2023, we would like to acknowledge the impact made possible with the services we work with, across mental health, disability, family support, education and youth services. Through building the capacity of these services to improve outcomes for families by […]

The team at Parents Plus would like to extend a special thank you to our funders of 2023. Including The Community Foundation Ireland and The RTÉ Toy Show Appeal, An Pobal and The JP Mc Manus Benevolent Fund. We are extremely grateful for your support, which enables us to continue to provide our evidence-based and subsidised […]

At Parents Plus, our mission extends beyond developing evidence-based programmes—we are dedicated to witnessing these programmes flourish in diverse settings, directly impacting families, educators, and community support workers.  Across the UK and Ireland, our programmes are making significant inroads into communities, guided by the hands of committed professionals. Here, we explore a series of case […]

We are offering a series of comprehensive training sessions across our evidenced-based programmes, designed to empower professionals like you to make a significant impact in the lives of families and children you work with. From the early years to adulthood, and also supporting complex needs, the Parents Plus suite of evidence-based parenting and mental health […]

The Parents Plus Adolescents Programme is an evidenced-based training is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and techniques they need to help adolescents navigate the complexities of this transitional phase of life. About the Programme Training: Adolescence, a time of significant developmental changes, can present unique challenges that require the understanding and support […]