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We love receiving positive feedback from the parents, carers and young people we work with. Take a look below at some of our recent testimonials and quotes.
We love receiving positive feedback from the parents, carers and young people we work with. Take a look below at some of our recent testimonials and quotes.
I’m really glad that you are running the programme. I learnt a lot of new things about myself and about recovery from the programme and I hope you’ll be able to help many others.
Knowing that I am doing all the right things and going down the right routes is a massive inspiration and I have felt a lot more positive during these past 16weeks…I feel my children are in a good place they are both happy which is my main concern as it’s not easy when you’re alone in these things… thank you
Mother
I think the realisation that she is not alone but more than that, it shifted her belief that others only harm for attention and they do not mean it and therefore that is how others will view her. I think she understands now that it is a real management strategy but there are others that are more helpful and still effective. She has not harmed herself in several weeks and seems to be coping with difficult moments more effectively.
I was given this opportunity and it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. I‘ve rated this course to so many people who have problems with children (even without labels). I am one of those people who thought no way would it help but my life I’ve been pulling my hair out and it is a god send not only for the knowledge but to get that worth feeling and that you’re not on your own.
Special time, reward charts almost everything we do on a weekly bass has HELPED me and I would recommend to anyone who is going through the same sort of thing but also say as; I suffer with things of my own how MUCH it’s helped me and Lesley Bentley (what a great woman) and Tracy… 2 beautiful lovely women. 2 of the nicest people I’ve ever met”.
I have two children, one child with ADHD. I have been on lots of courses previously, however this was definitely the best course I have attended. It was informative, fun and welcoming and specific to my child. The homework was achievable to do. I really enjoyed the buddy system part of the course, it helped you to get to know people and not feel alone.
The ladies who run the course are fantastic, their role play is very funny, and it helps to make it fun. It was reassuring to know that what I have been doing with my family is right and to keep going
(Mum who attended the group in 2020)
I can’t thank you enough for yours (Jeannie) and Hannah’s help it has not only help he understand my son better but also saved my relationship with my partner too. There are no words to describe the thanks and gratitude you two are truly worth your weight in gold
Father
Thank you very much I really appreciate all the advice you have sent me it’s really helped
(mum who attended group in 2020)
Thanks for all the helpful information and support this year – I have really enjoyed the course so far and found it very useful. I have brought my son an egg spinning chair for Christmas. I feel like I am slowly morphing into one of the vignette parents!!!
Thank you for all your help. I feel a different person and value my relationship with my teenager on a different level now. I can’t thank you enough for being there for me. I would highly recommend this group to anyone.
Dear Debbi and Lesley – Signing up for the STOP programme was a very daunting thing to do. BUT, as it turns out, it was possibly one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Your weekly smiles and positive energy has had a massive impact on my life. You have helped me to learn about myself & made me think. I’ve realised the importance of stopping and thinking, before acting. My family is in a much better place and we are on the right path and the future looks brighter. Thanks for not making me feel like a failure. Thanks for your understanding. Thanks for your time. Thanks for your support. Thanks for the fun along the way. Forever grateful to you both x
Thank you for running such an informative and practical course. I hope more parents can join this course and learn about parenting.
I was eager to attend every class as I found them very beneficial for me and my family. I learnt to connect better with my children through play as a result. I would like to thank you for selecting and providing our group (The Colchester Bangladeshi Mohila Shemoti) with your services.
Its been fantastic for me and my children. I don’t want it to end. Thank you.
I felt that sharing ‘problems’ with the Leaders and Group members resulted in different approaches to solve problems
Learning about special time, actually having it at home, is great, enjoying my girls again, learning to play and have fun’
The whole programme has been really helpful. I feel confident to be able to deal with my children’s behaviour and more equipped to overcome any new issues.
I liked meeting other people with similar problems. I appreciated the support from the leaders and feeling like I was part of something. The role play and discussions helped me.
TEEN FLASH is really informative and helpful and a lot less scary than what you’d expect. Everybody is so kind and you aren’t ever judged, believe me you’d love it. I liked making new friends, being able to trust someone.
“I really gained so much from the group and it really has been invaluable, I felt quite emotional yesterday that it had all come to an end. My school SENCO is really interested to know all that I’ve learned as I told her how good it was! My next job is to type all my notes from the group out into a document for my husband to read and for us to refer to as I’m determined not to let anything slip. Thanks again for everything”.
Mother