We are delighted to announce that we have secured funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a programme of FLASH and TEEN FLASH workshops in Colchester. This funding will enable us to expand our services and provide valuable support and opportunities for local families and young people.
We are currently finalising venues and dates and look forward to sharing further details in the coming weeks. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund for their support and investment in community-focused initiatives.
FLASH (Families Learning About Self Harm) Workshops
FLASH: Families Learning About Self-Harm
A 20-hour, evidence-informed and theory-based course, delivered over four 5-hour workshops on alternate Saturdays.
Dates: TBC
Time: 10:30am – 3:30pm
Venue: TBC
Who is this course for?
FLASH is a supportive four-workshop programme for parents and carers of young people aged 11–17 who are using self-harm as a way of coping.
What is FLASH and what will I gain by attending?
FLASH aims to strengthen communication, understanding, and relationships between parents/carers and their young people. It offers a safe, supportive space to connect with others who understand, and build confidence in managing challenges at home.
The workshops are interactive and cover:
- Understanding self-harm: myths, facts, realities, fears, and risks
- Communication and supporting your child to build self-esteem
- Managing self-harm within the family environment
- Practical strategies for parents and carers
To book: Details will be posted as soon as venue and dates confirmed
For other FLASH groups running across Essex see:
For parents in South Essex Please contract CAVS @ https://www.cavsorg.uk/training-events/ for information on their FLASH groups.
For parents across Essex please contact the Essex family and Wellbeing services @ https://essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/services/family-support/ to enquire about the FLASH groups.
Available to all parents is our FLASH parents resource page @ https://theministryofparenting.com/parent-resources/flash/
Available to all young people is the Teen FLASH website @ www.teenflash.co.uk and we hope that is helpful to parents and young people.
Online course – Young Minds have a Free digital Self-Harm course available for parents/ carers.
“About the Understanding Young Minds course. At Virtual College we have worked in partnership with SelfharmUK to create a free online course designed to help parents talk about the issue of self-harm with their children. Thousands of children and young people in the UK are thought to be impacted by self-harm each year. Spotting the signs can be difficult, and approaching the subject with your children can be an uncomfortable experience. This online course, ‘Talking to your children about emotional resilience and self-harm’, has been designed to provide you with a basic awareness of the subject to help you approach your children with confidence about the issue. This course comes with a downloadable certificate and is crucial for anyone who works with vulnerable children, young people or adults.”
For further information see https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/resources/free-courses/understanding-young-minds
