West Limerick Resources - "Committed to the Community"

Supports Available for Parents

The Newcastle West Family and Community Hub will host a public talk for parents of children grieving as a result of death or separation on Monday January 30^th from 7.30-9pm.  Lead by Psychotherapist/Play Therapist Tina O'Brien, this information evening will cover a range of areas including what children experience when they lose someone, age appropriate ways to talk to a child, activities for children that help them with their grief and things to look out for that may indicated your child needs extra help.  This information session is a follow on from the highly successful Rainbows programme which has been running in Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale offering peer support to children aged 4-12 years.  

The talk will be followed by a question and answer session and an opportunity to sign up to two additional workshops which will further explore topics such as bereavement and parental separation. All sessions are free of charge and open to West Limerick residents however places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.  To book a place contact Theresa Shanahan, Family and Community Development worker on 069 79113 or email tshanahan@wlr.ie.  All are welcome.

The Family and Community Hub is based upstairs in the Newcastle West Community Centre, located near the entrance to the Demesne.  It hosts a range of activities and events throughout the year.  Those wishing to learn more about upcoming courses and services planned for 2012 are invited to attend a coffee morning on Thursday January 19^th from 11am-12 noon. Recently announced activities include an ADHD information session and a Health and Beauty Course for parents, both due to start in late January/early February.  Contact Theresa for more information.     

Posted on 09/01/2012 by Suzanne Rowley, Information Officer