Dealing with emotional challenges as a kinship carer workshop: Wellingborough
For: kinship carers
Lunch included
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About the event
This workshop is for kinship carers.
Our Breaking Point research found nearly 1 in 5 kinship carers feel lonely “often or always”. If you’re feeling this way, you’re not alone. In this interactive workshop, you’ll meet other kinship carers like you and learn:
- practical strategies to cope with difficult emotions
- how to recognise when you need a break and find time to look after yourself
- where to get further emotional support
You are invited to stay after the workshop to have a free lunch and connect with the other kinship carers. Please make a note of any dietary requirements in the booking form below.
After the workshop you will receive information and the presentation slides by email, along with a feedback survey.
About the venue
Our Kinship workshop takes place at Myton Food Group Rushden (Morrisons), Crown Way, Crown Park, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6BS.
The conference centre is located on the Crown Park business estate, immediately off the A45. There is ample free parking onsite.
At the roundabout close to the venue there will see the building with a “Myton” sign on it. As you turn off of the roundabout toward the building, the Wickes and Pets at Home will be at your left.
As you enter the gate towards the venue, there will be a Morrisons sign ahead of you, with the parking to the right.
The venue is served by multiple buses stopping on Crown Way and at nearby Rushden Lakes.
The conference centre is just a few minutes’ walk from the closest bus stop on Crown Way.
Visit the Stagecoach Midlands website to plan your journey.
The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, approximately 5 miles from the venue.
The station is a 10-minute drive or 40-minute bus journey from the venue.
To plan your journey and buy train tickets, visit National Rail or Trainline.
Accessibility
The venue is fully accessible with step-free access. If you have any additional accessibility needs, you will be asked about this on our booking form. Please let us know so we can make this event as comfortable as possible for you.
Who will be there?
Our events are a warm, supportive space to learn about this topic, as well as meet and connect with other kinship carers.
Unfortunately, we ask that children do not attend this event. Local authorities will not be in attendance.
What happens if you need to cancel your place?
We understand that life gets in the way sometimes, so if you need to cancel your place please do try and let us know as soon as possible.
You’ll be able to do this through:
- the email confirmation you received when you first booked
- or by filling out our training and support enquiries and complaints form
Who runs this workshop?
This workshop is run by our Kinship team, which includes kinship carers.
About Julie
Julie is an experienced online training facilitator who has worked with families and children for many years, the last 5 years here at Kinship. She uses her experience and knowledge to support kinship families with valuable training, always looking for ways to improve what is available. Outside of work, Julie stays busy. She loves music and has been a huge fan of para-athletics since the London 2012 Olympics, often attending events. When relaxing, she enjoys reading novels or walking on her favourite beach in Norfolk.
About Bennet
Bennet grew up as a kinship child. They know how challenging kinship care can be, and what a difference it can make in a child’s life. Over the past 20 years, Bennet has worked as an educator with families in South Africa, America, and England, and has developed a passion for mutual aid and community building. Even difficult challenges feel easier when you can talk to people who understand what you’re going through. Bennet also volunteers with several LGBTQIA+ organisations and spends the rest of their free time either reading, or with dogs. Or, if they’re lucky, reading with dogs!
About Amanda
Before Amanda joined Kinship, she worked as a Family Practitioner for a local authority. With 18 years of experience helping and supporting kinship carers, she has gained a lot of knowledge and understanding of kinship care. Amanda is married with 2 grown-up children and has a busy social life. She loves music and often goes to concerts and musical theatre shows. In her free time, she likes to read, watch films, and walk her 2 dogs.
About Izzy
Izzy has over 12 years of experience in the education sector, supporting young people, particularly international students to access higher education. She is passionate about working with people from diverse backgrounds, building relationships, and helping others achieve positive outcomes. Izzy is also an auntie and kinship carer to her young niece, giving her lived experience of navigating court proceedings, stepping into a caring role, and more recently, the “terrible twos.” She understands both the challenges and rewards of kinship care and is passionate about supporting others through shared experience. Outside of work, Izzy enjoys travelling, music festivals (especially celebrating her birthday at Glastonbury), watching Arsenal play, making the most of the Cornish coast, and any excuse for fancy dress with friends.
Book your space
When you book your free place, we’ll ask you about your experience as a carer, your gender, age, ethnicity and other demographic information. This helps us make sure that the services and experiences we offer are as inclusive as possible and that our advice is relevant to your locality.
We will also ask about your accessibility needs. This is to ensure that you have a comfortable experience on the day.
Get in touch
If you have any questions or concerns about this or any other event, our team can help. Just fill in our training and support enquiries and complaints form and someone will get back to you.
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