News: MCT PARENT CARER WORKSHOPS THIS MARCH.
⚠️FREE WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS/CARERS OF A YOUNG PERSON O-25 WITH A DISABILITY AND / OR ADDITIONAL NEED WITHIN THE DURHAM LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA.
☆ ALL WORKSHOPS WILL BE FACE TO FACE AT VANE TEMPEST HALL, GILESGATE & NEED TO BE PREBOOKED AS NUMBERS ARE LIMITED. IF OVERSUBSCRIBED PLACES WILL BE CHOSEN AT RANDOM.
☆ REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED AT ALL WORKSHOPS (Tea, coffee, water & biscuits).
☆ “LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF / ADVOCATING FOR YOU & YOUR CHILD” WITH CHOICE WELLBEING ☆
📅 Wednesday 11th March 2026
🕐 10am-2pm
📍 Vane Tempest Hall, Gilesgate.
Will include refreshments plus a light lunch.
ℹ️ About the workshop:
Being a parent carer often means fighting hard for your child, while quietly putting yourself last. This workshop is a space just for you — to feel understood, take time out and learn a few things along the way.
Created by parent carers for parents carers, we’ll talk openly and honestly about what it’s like to advocate for your child, how exhausting it can be, and why looking after yourself isn’t selfish — it’s necessary.
Through shared experiences, discussion and practical ideas, we’ll explore ways to find your voice, set boundaries, and care for yourself alongside advocating confidently for your child’s needs.
Book your place for the Choice Wellbeing workshop here: https://forms.gle/bZcnEYnGAsnhi8Gb6
☆ MAKATON TASTER SESSION WITH LAUREN YOUNG ☆
📅 Monday 16th March 2026
🕐 10am-12pm
📍 Vane Tempest Hall, Gilesgate.
Will include refreshments.
ℹ️ About the workshop:
The taster session is designed to give a brief insight of the Makaton communication programme, 46 signs are taught during the session. The first 34 signs are specifically chosen to provide a useful and basic vocabulary followed by a further 12 signs specifically appropriate for the group.
Book your place for the Makaton Workshop here: https://forms.gle/yLsWvf2e6vsqsHQJ6
☆ “STRESS AWARENESS TOOLBOX” WITH WELLBEING FOR LIFE ☆
📅 Monday 23rd March 2026
🕐 12.30pm-2pm
📍 Vane Tempest Hall, Gilesgate.
Will include refreshments.
ℹ️ About the workshop:
What is pressure? Is it the same as stress? Do you know how to recognise them and what you can do if you are feeling their effects?
If you have asked yourself any of these questions before, or are unsure of the answer, then this session could be a good place to start.
During the session you can explore what they mean to you, how to recognise the warning signs and how to minimise the negative effects associated with stress. You will be introduced to tools that can be used to help ease pressure and manage or mitigate stress.
Book your place for the Wellbeing for Life workshop here: https://forms.gle/QixEhVuYLAE9gX3Z8
☆ “FINDING YOUR FAMILIES REGULATION RHYTHM” WITH THERAPEEZE : THE INNERME PROJECT ☆
📅 Monday 30th March 2026
🕐 10am-12pm
📍 Vane Tempest Hall, Gilesgate.
Will include refreshments.
ℹ️ About the workshop:
To help parents understand behaviour through the body and not just what we see on the surface. You’ll learn how stress shows up in your child’s body and how to support calm before emotions explode. We will explore simple, practical ways to build safety, sconnection and recovery during everyday family life.
Book your place for Therapeeze: The Innerme Project workshop here: https://forms.gle/5FpGL6VK5t9xw5s8A
Posted on: 8th February 2026