HENRY programmes and workshops
HENRY Preparation for Parenthood (for expectant parents)
About this programme
A FREE 6-session programme helping you prepare for the arrival of your baby.
Suitable for
Following funding from the Family Hubs Start for Life programme anyone who is pregnant and living in the Bradford district can apply. Partners, friends or family are encouraged to attend alongside expectant mothers.
Programme aims
This programme is designed to give expectant parents the confidence, knowledge and skills they need as they navigate the changes of pregnancy and life with a new baby.
What the sessions cover
- attitudes and skills for pregnancy and life with a new baby
- creating a healthy lifestyle for the whole family
- providing the best environment possible for the developing baby
- before and after birth
- developing a positive attitude to change
- understanding the emotional needs of parents and newborns and building emotional well-being
- increased self-belief and enhanced self-esteem
Programme length
2 hour session for 6 weeks
Our groups
We run face to face groups at venues across the district or online. Our next course start dates and venues are:
- 6th November, 6.30pm to 8.30pm - The Hive Silsden
- 7th November, 10.00am-12.00pm - Barkerend (East Family Hub)
- 12th November, 1.00 to 2.45pm - Online
- 13th January 2025, 9.30 to 11.15am - Online
- Rainbow (Keighley/Shipley Family Hub) Date/time TBC
Here’s what other parents said after the programme
Parent:
“When I started using this service I was anxious and didn't really know what to expect. I have come away with a wealth of knowledge which has in turn made me more confident and feel that all my needs were met.”
Parent:
“Amazing information that I will keep, expectations that I'm human and can only do my best.”
Parent:
“It allowed me to dedicate time to the topics discussed and learnt new information on subsequent pregnancy. I'd recommend this to other expectant parents without hesitation.”
Apply now
You can apply by completing our simple online form
After applying if you need any further help or support you can contact HENRY by:
- Calling 01274 008617
- E-mail HENRY.Bradford@henry.org.uk
HENRY Becoming a new family workshop
About this workshop
A FREE 2-hour workshop that will help families and expectant parents prepare for the changes that will take place when becoming a new family.
Suitable for
Following funding from the Family Hubs Start for Life programme anyone who lives in the Bradford district and is about to have a family or has very recently become a family.
This workshop can be attended in addition to ‘Preparing for parenthood’, or as a stand-alone session.
Workshop aims
The overall aim of the workshop is to prepare for the changes that will take place when becoming a new family. It normalises the range of feelings, looks at expectations of family life and builds confidence and strategies for becoming a new family.
What the session covers
- Identify typical changes they might experience when becoming a new parent
- Learn that experiencing a wide range of emotions is perfectly normal
- Understand how feelings affect behaviour and identify underlying needs
- Explore different ways to cope with the changes of becoming a new family
Workshop length
One off workshop for 2 hours
Our workshops
We run face to face groups at venues across the district or online. Our next course start dates and venues are:
- 31st October, 10am to 12 noon - Barkerend (East Family Hub)
- 14th November, 1pm to 2.45pm - TFD Centre (South Family Hub baby circle group)
Further dates to follow.
Here’s what other parents said after the workshop
Parent:
“I really liked the Iceberg chart and understanding how feelings and behaviour are linked."
Apply now
You can apply by completing our simple online form
After applying if you need any further help or support you can contact HENRY by:
- Calling 01274 008617
- E-mail HENRY.Bradford@henry.org.uk
HENRY Understanding children’s behaviour workshop
About this workshop
A FREE 2-hour workshop that will help parents/carers not only understand their child's behavior but develop ways of coping and positive ways to respond. You will also meet other parents/carers who have similar experiences.
Suitable for
Following funding from the Family Hubs Start for Life programme anyone who lives in the Bradford district and has a child(ren) can apply.
Workshop aims
The focus will be on supporting parents and carers to work together to share experiences and develop practical coping strategies that will promote children's health and wellbeing.
What the session covers
- Understanding of the effect of feelings on behaviour and the link between feelings and needs
- Increased understanding of the importance of listening to children
- Knowledge of empathy
- Increased confidence as a parent gained by sharing ideas in the group
- Greater awareness of own strengths and resourcefulness
- Experience of being in a supportive group that will encourage parents to make changes in their own lives
Workshop length
One off workshop for 2 hours
Our workshops
We run face to face groups at venues across the district or online.
Here’s what other parents said after the workshop
Parent:
“I have really engaged with the reason behind why children behave the way they do,and this will help me to deal with my child's behaviour in future, by understanding why he is feeling and behaving in a certain way. I plan to engage empathy towards my child when he is having his tantrums or displaying bad behaviour, and choose different ways of dealing with it, and showing him I understand him, instead of letting myself become frustrated."
Apply now
You can apply by completing our simple online form
After applying if you need any further help or support you can contact HENRY by:
- Calling 01274 008617
- E-mail HENRY.Bradford@henry.org.uk