Lots of free online resources from Care for the Family
We wanted to share some of the resources that our friends at Care for the Family are offering to families, couples and churches in this season of lockdown.
These are strange times…
Take a look at this video where founder and chairman Rob Parsons shares some thoughts.
10 Minute address from Rob Parsons
Rob Parsons has also recorded a short address to encourage congregations in this season of lockdown. We hope you find it a useful resource as you programme your online services and activities. You can download it here.
COVID–19 Support for Your Family
We have a whole section on our website specifically about supporting your family during this time. We will update this regularly with new articles and videos, so keep checking in every now and again.
Podcasts
We have 3 types of podcasts available.
The Parentalk Podcast
These free, fun and practical podcasts are all about helping parents and carers do the best job they can at bringing up their children.
Raising Teens
This podcast is especially for parents and carers of teenagers, covering topics such as sex and relationships, the digital age, self–esteem and much more.
There are discussion questions that can be downloaded for each of The Parentalk and Raising Teens podcasts. This is a brilliant way to really get the most out of listening. Perhaps you could get together with some others online and chat through the questions together?
The Marriage Challenge
The Marriage Challenge is an audio podcast designed to help any couple strengthen their relationship. Each episode features a guest couple tackling a different topic or challenge they’ve faced, sharing when and how they got it wrong and what has helped them to change. Each edition also features a helpful challenge for the listener to try during the next month.
Live Stream Events
Due to the government guidelines regarding COVID–19 we are working hard to bring our events to you online. Our Live stream events include
The Wisdom House where Rob Parsons teaches you some things he learned the hard way, so you don’t have to.
Left to their own Devices geared towards parents and grandparents who are parenting in a digital age.
The Heart of Communication for those looking to learn some public speaking skills from Rob Parsons.
It Takes Two for all couples, providing ways to invest in your most important relationship.
And of course, whatever the ‘location’ of the event shown on the website, you can livestream it from your lounge wherever you live! This means there is so much choice now …. take your pick!
Downloadable Resources
We have a number of downloadable resources that can be used by people wanting to run courses for groups of people. However, in this time, we are offering the downloadable resources for free to individuals who want to watch the sessions or courses from the comfort of their own home.
The Marriage Sessions
This is a flexible, four–part, DVD–based resource that explores how a couple can build a fantastic relationship. Whether newlyweds or married for years, this is a fantastic opportunity for couples to invest in and enrich their marriage.
To download The Marriage Sessions click here, and simply choose ‘Personal use’ instead of ‘To run an event’.
Befriending Service
Please remember that we have befriending Services for those who have been Widowed Young, those who are Bereaved Parents and those who have Children with Additional Support Needs. Please get in touch if this is a service that would be helpful to anyone you know.
Careline
We also have a Careline for those who would like to talk about family issues they are facing. The number is 029 2081 0800 where a brief description of the nature of the issue is gathered and a counsellor will return their call and talk to them in the first instance and perhaps signpost if there is a greater need.