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Parent Anxiety Workshops
Recorded information sessions developed for parents and carers to support their child to overcome anxiety. In the sessions parents and carers will learn more about what anxiety is, as well as the tools and techniques available to manage it.
This resource was developed by NHS Lothian CAMHS and The City of Edinburgh Psychological Services and is based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), the recommended therapy for managing anxiety and worries.
The webinars can be accessed at any time by following the links below:
- Session 1: What is anxiety and when does it become a problem
- Session 2: The CBT model of anxiety- What keeps anxiety going
- Session 3: Supporting your child with anxiety
- Session 4: Managing Anxiety- Body Tools
- Session 5: Managing Anxiety – Thinking Tools
- Session 6: Managing Anxiety – Changing Behaviour
Supporting Your Child with Fears and Worries guide
An NHS Lothian CAMHS self-help guide to help parents support their Child with anxiety and worries. The guide covers the following topics:
- Part 1: Understanding and Talking About Worries
- Part 2: Anxiety Traps
- Part 3: Overcoming Anxiety
- Part 4: Looking After Yourself
Relaxation Exercises for Children and Young People
Helpful Relaxation exercises for children and young people developed by NHS Lothian CAMHS.
Supporting children with anxiety: Computerised CBT course
Parents can access these free module courses, one course is for parents of children and one for parents of teenagers. Parents can work through the modules flexibly at their own pace at any time on a computer, tablet or mobile phone. The courses are based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and are most suitable for parents looking to support their young person with worry and anxiety while learning helpful strategies to manage their anxieties.
These modules are available via the platform Silvercloud.
Access Code: Lothian
Conflict resolution sessions
These free online sessions are for parents and carers who may be struggling with conflict at home. Session subjects include:
- Understanding anger
- Family conflict triggers
- Understanding Emotions: Being Anxious and afraid
- Conflict response styles
- Bouncing Back – Resilience
- How to have that difficult conversation
- Feeling Connected
- Cranial Cocktail: Mind & Body Connection
For more information and to book online training sessions visit the events page of the Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution website.
For useful resources on conflict visit the Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution website or email
New ways for families course
Shared Parenting Scotland is offering this online training course plus coaching for separated parents. The support is intended to reduce the impact of conflict on your children, reduce stress levels and aid communication. Free places are available for parents on benefits or low income.
For more information visit the Shared Parenting Scotland website or complete the Shared Parenting Scotland enquiry form.
Love, Loss and Living course
An interactive, six-week online course with additional in-person training sessions to help parents understand and manage the grief of being separated from their child(ren).
To sign up or for more information visit the Shared Parenting Scotland website or contact
Vocal - Parent's peer support group
Offering a range of support to parents and carers of children with additional support needs. These in-person peer support groups run on the first Monday of the month from 12pm to 1pm at
Vocal
60 Leith Walk
EH6 5HB
For more information visit the VOCAL website or email Tammy Davidson at
Sleep Action
Sleep advisors are available to offer individual one to one advice and support for any child in Scotland, aged 18 months to 18 years. Advisors are available Monday to Thursday from 10am to 4pm.
For more information visit the Sleep Action website or parents, carers and young people can access support and arrange a callback by emailing
Supporting children and young people with loss, change and bereavement
All children and young people process and respond to loss and bereavement in different ways according to their age and stage.
Find information and recommended resources to support children and young people.
TransparenTsees
This group was founded and is run by volunteer parents, providing information and support to parents with gender-questioning children. Topics can range from how to navigate the NHS Gender Clinic to how to obtain supportive education in their local school. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Prebooking is essential and details of the venue will be given upon registration.
For more information and to book email
Gambling and young people - Fast forward
This advice and information booklet is for parents and carers on gambling and young people.
Building Resilience - back to school tips
Parents and carers can use these videos and tips to support them and their children to become more resilient, develop the skills needed to cope with challenging times and feel safe and happy with attending nursery and school. For more information visit the City of Edinburgh Council's 'Building Resilience' website.
Young Minds parent’s helpline, webchat, email and text service
Providing information and support for parents and carers worried about a child or young person’s mental health via their helpline, webchat or email service. Support is available Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 4pm.
To access the webchat or email our service, click on the chat icon on the bottom right of the Young Minds webpage.
Use the Shout Textline for free, 24-hour mental health support.
For more information visit the Young Minds website.
To access the helpline, contact
08088 025 544
Beat Eating Disorders
Providing those providing support to children and young people with an eating disorder, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. A range of support, including one to one support, peer support groups, training courses, for parents, carers and professionals.
For more information visit the Beat Eating Disorders website.
