Date

Starting January 2013

The Speech-Language Department offers a variety of training courses to parents and allied professionals including educators who work with individuals with communication disorders. The workshops are highly practical and resourceful and provide a range of ideas on how to improve and facilitate the communication needs of both adults and children with various communication impairments.

Workshops include:  

Parental Skills Course
organised by Agenzija Sedqa / Appogg

Date

Starting Monday 22nd April 2013 (Course of 6 sessions)

This course is being organised for parents whose children are aged 10 or under. Some of the subjects discussed are: Effective communication within the family / Different stages of child psychology / Sexuality / Responsibility and substance abuse. For more information contact Marthese Romano on 2590 3927 or marthese.romano@gov.mt.

Pregnancy Course
organised by Marianne Theuma - In the Family Way

Date

Monday 13th May / Tuesday 14th May 2013 - 8 sessions + 1 Hospital visit

The next full pregnancy course delivered by Marianne Theuma is due to start on Mon 13th May at 7.30pm and possibly on Tues 14th at 7pm. For full benefit, it is best to book early in the pregnancy, and then revision lessons are offered free of charge closer to due date.

Single private lessons for pregnancy, though not encouraged, may be arranged individually. For more information, click here.

Stem Cell Banking Information Seminar
organised by Stem Cells Malta Ltd

Date

Saturday 18th May 2013

Save cord blood and cord tissue stem cells. Protect your child and family from life-threatening illnesses for years. For more information send an email to customercare@stemellsmalta.com.

VivianBaby Educational Seminar
organised by Vivian Corporation

Date

Saturday 18th May 2013

Free

Vivian Corporation are organising a double seminar for parents-to-be and parents of babies under 12 months. Topics covered to include Breastfeeding and Sterilisation, Common Ailments in Pregnancy, Your child's intelligence and the importance of play, Infant nutrition and more. Claire Agius Ordway and Andrea Cassar will be hosting this event.

For booking please contact Vivian Corporation on Freephone 8007 3102 or 2132 0338 or Email: info@viviancorp.com.  

An Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
organised by Hand in Hand

Date

Saturday 18th / Saturday 25th May 2013

€70 per person

Applied Behaviour Analysis is a method of studying and managing behaviour to bring about change. When a behaviour is followed by some sort of reward, the behaviour is more likely to be repeated, positive reinforcement is one such principle.

For booking please contact HandinHand Malta on Mobile: 79474692 or Email: handinhand.mlt@gmail.com

Dealing with your Teenage Child
organised by Plus Malta

Date

Monday 20th May 2013

Maybe it's time to revisit your parenting to keep up with your teenager's development.  Our teens and tweens are offering you new challenges. They are moody, clumsy, ask for extended curfews, dating, tattoos, and more. Talk will be delivered by kidsmalta.com resident expert Dr Charlie Azzopardi. For more information, and to book, call on 21424401/2/3 or send an email to info@plusmalta.com. 

Helping Kids with their Homework
organised by Plus Malta

Date

Monday 27th May 2013

Sometimes it is not easy to help our children with their homeworks. After a day at school the last thing on their mind is to sit down and do their homework peacefully. But all parents know this can be a headache and a difficult task to accomplish. Talk will be delivered by Giselle Cassar. For more information, and to book, call on 21424401/2/3 or send an email to info@plusmalta.com. 

Weaning Workshop
organised by Breastfeeding Matters

Date

Tuesday 28th May 2013

Intended for parents whose children are between 4 and 6 months of age. This 2-3 hour workshop, introduces you to the how and when to start food and help you choose the best way to wean from the breast. For more information click here.

First Aid for Children
organised by Plus Malta

Date

Wednesday 29th May 2013

This 2-hour workshop lays down the basic essentialsof how to recognise the seriously ill child, how to deal with burns, poisoning, drowning and choking among others. Practical tips and life saving techniques to be discussed. Talk will be delivered by Consultant Paediatric Surgeon Chris Fearne. For more information, and to book, call on 21424401/2/3 or send an email to info@plusmalta.com. 

Pre and Post Natal Aqua Course
organised by Marconia Schembri

Date

Wednesday 29th May 2013 (course of 10 sessions)

For more information and to book call Marconia Schembri on 7907 1297 or send an email to: marconia.schembri@gmail.com 

Learn the Language of Love
organised by Dr Charles Azzopardi

Date

Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th June 2013

€160 per couple

A Weekend workshop for couples wanting to enhance their relationship and make it last forever. Price includes full board food and coffee during the day. For more information please call on 7966 3265 / 6.

Issues related to Child & Adolescent Mental Health
organised by Nurse Education Unit. Mental Health Services.

Date

Wednesday 12th June 2013

Available on request

One day event consisting of eight short presentations related to child & adolescent mental health, each one presented by professionals in the field.

For more details or to book a place please contact: Julie Stevenson, Nurse Education Coordinator on tel: 2330 4338 or email: julie.stevenson@gov.mt, or Claire Cachia Attard, Child Guidance Unit on tel: 2595 1801 or email: marie-claire.cachia-attard@gov.mt. 

Aspects of Abuse
organised by Nurse Education Unit. Mental Health Services.

Date

Thursday 20th June 2013

Available on request

Abuse takes many forms … all of them ugly. Abuse is a practice that thrives on secrecy and shame. Whatever any of us can do to pull it into the bright light of day, look directly at it and talk about it openly will lessen its power.

For more details or to book a place, please contact Julie Stevenson, Nurse Education Coordinator on tel: 2330 4338 or email julie.stevenson@gov.mt or Sally Zammit, Practice Development Nurse on tel: 2330 4348 or email sally.zammit@gov.mt.

Appogg Family Workshops

run by Agenzija Appogg

 

Aġenzija Appoġġ is currently organising Family Workshops for parents experiencing several difficulties in their life particularly in relation to child upbringing.

Aġenzija Appoġġ comes in contact with a large number of families that are going through difficult times such as mental or physical health difficulties, relationship problems, financial difficulties, unemployment, isolation, difficulties in the upbringing of their children and many other issues.

These workshops consist of a group of parents (between 8 and 10 participants) that would meet once a week for two hours for a period of approximately five months. Child minding is also provided. Parents who have been dependent for a long time on social services / at risk of becoming dependent on social services may also benefit to the Family Workshops.

Persons willing to participate or professionals who would like to refer a family for these workshops may contact Aġenzija Appoġġ on 2295 9000 during office hours, or send an email on appogg@gov.mt. A copy of the application form may also be downloaded from here and sent duly filled to Aġenzija Appoġġ. 36, St Luke's Road, G'Mangia PTA 1318. Participation is free of charge.

run by Claire Savona

 

For more information contact Claire on 2144 6217 or 7930 2894 or visit www.babysensory.com/mt

run by Joyce Callus - kidsmalta.com resident expert

Joyce runs three courses - There Must Be Another Way, one for parents of children under 6, one for parents of primary school aged children, and another one for parents of teens. Anyone interested can contact Joyce directly on callusjoyce@yahoo.co.uk

Joyce is starting a new parenting course for parents of children aged 6-12 years. The course covers the psychological, social, emotional and cognitive development of the child from six years to twelve years, as well as common age appropriate issues such as understanding behaviour, enhancing self esteem, cooperation through effective communication, personality, discipline etc. The course will start on March 14^th 2013 and will consist of six sessions to be held at St Joseph Home, Sta Venera.

Cost for the whole course Eur35 per person or Eur60 if both parents attend together. Grandparents who are involved in the care of their grandchildren are welcome to enroll. Booking is on first come first served basis as places are limited. For confirmation of your booking kindly send cheque to Joyce Callus, Chanson, Black Sea Street, San Gwann 1853.
 

These are held in various localities, such as schools, workplaces, organisations etc. - Each course runs for twelve hours. Any one interested in applying can contact Joyce directly via email here. For more information you may join the Facebook group here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=235293891724

organised by In the Family Way
(Marianne Theuma - kidsmalta.com resident expert)

For more information about all courses offered by In the Family Way, click here or contact Marianne directly on 21636735 or 79255445.

 

Marianne organises several courses and activities, including:

... and more!

for more information about courses organised by Marianne, visit her website here.

This course is ideal for women who are less than 20 weeks pregnant. The course will give you information on eating well in pregnancy, what to expect in the early weeks and important exercises to carry out while pregnant.

To apply please contact ParentCraft services on 2545 5124.

This course is ideal for women over 20 weeks pregnant. The course offers detailed information on pregnancy, childbirth, baby care and breastfeeding.

To apply please contact ParentCraft services on 2545 5124.

organised by Mamaknows

Subjects include:

For more information about courses organised by Mamaknows, please visit their website here.