Please note that these workshops are primarily aimed towards the parents/carers of children and young people.

BICS are inviting you to join our virtual workshops. These workshops aim to increase your knowledge of common wellbeing and mental health difficulties faced by children and young people. They also aim to provide you with strategies to assist you in supporting your young person.

We have five topics coming up between April 2026 – July 2026

Understanding Low Mood and Self-Esteem Workshop (Two Part Event)

BICS are inviting you to join a free two-part series of virtual mental health workshops which aim to increase your knowledge on Low Mood and Self-Esteem and provide you with some skills and strategies to assist your young person in coping with their Low Mood and Self-Esteem.

This workshop is aimed towards the parents/carers of children and young people.

This is a two-part workshop that will develop your understanding of low mood and low self-esteem. It will teach you skills to help you to support and talk to your child or young person who may be experiencing low mood and/or low self-esteem. It will also introduce you to the CBT-approach to treating low mood, which includes behavioural activation, identifying values and building mastery and includes children and young people’s views on their experience with low mood and self-esteem. As some children and young people with low mood engage in unhelpful / risky coping behaviours such as self-harm, the workshop will address how to respond and encourage the use of safer coping methods.

The workshops are being held virtually to accommodate for childcare and work commitments. Please ensure you sign up for both parts of the workshop on Eventbrite.

Managing Exam Stress

Exam season can place a lot of pressure on young people, and many struggle with stress, avoidance, and low motivation in the lead‑up to their exams. BICS are inviting you to join a virtual workshop designed to deepen your understanding of stress, how it affects young people, and the challenges they often face during this period.

This session will explore how anxiety influences studying and exam preparation, and it will introduce practical strategies to help you support your child or young person to manage these feelings more effectively. You will also gain tools you can use to support your child in navigating exam‑related difficulties with greater confidence.

Understanding and Managing Friendships

BICS invite you to join a virtual workshop designed to support parents and carers in understanding how friendships develop and the challenges that may affect your child or young person.

The workshop aims to build confidence in understanding your child or young person’s friendships and supporting them through any difficulties that may arise. We will explore how anxiety can impact socialising and friendships difficulties, how neurodivergence may shape these experiences, and ways to empower your child or young person to develop boundaries, navigate conflict, and manage bullying.

The workshop also focuses on how to communicate effectively with your child or young person about friendship issues and when it may be helpful to step in to problem‑solve together, with the aim of strengthening your relationship and supporting their overall wellbeing.

Introduction to Neurodiversity Workshop

BICS invite you to join a virtual workshop designed to provide a general overview of neurodiversity. The session aims to support parents and carers in building awareness and understanding of what neurodiversity means and how it may relate to your child or young person’s experiences. We will explore key themes, discuss common challenges, and share practical ideas to help you navigate support.

The workshop will cover how to access support with or without a formal diagnosis, ways to advocate for your child in education settings, simple and effective strategies you can try at home, and the local services and resources available in Barnet.

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop provides general information and guidance only. BICS does not offer neurodiversity assessments, diagnosis, or specialist intervention. The focus of the session is to build awareness and confidence for families who are exploring these areas or awaiting further support.

Managing School Transitions

BICS invite you to join a virtual mental health workshop which aims to support parents and carers in helping their child navigate the transition from primary to secondary school.

In this workshop, we will share strategies for coping with change and ways to help your child build confidence and develop a positive sense of self. Together, we will consider the range of feelings children often experience as they transition to secondary school – including their hopes, worries, and expectations. You will also learn helpful techniques to use at home, along with strategies to help your child or young person feel more comfortable saying goodbye to the people and schools they are leaving behind as they prepare for this next step.

HOW TO REGISTER

Please register for each session using the ‘Eventbrite’ links below.

The workshops are being held virtually during lunchtimes to accommodate for childcare and work commitments. If you need a letter to your employer, please ask. Spaces are limited, and places will be offered on a first come first serve basis. We look forward to seeing you at our workshops.