Page 4 - BRILL Newsletter MAY 2020

Due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus our family support workers are working from home. We are continu-
ing to offer support by telephone if needed and are in weekly contact with the families we work with. We are
also in contact with other professionals and are happy to provide information and advice to anyone who might
request it.
Family Support Service
Our very experienced Family workers provide advice, support and training to parents and guardians. Families
can come in confidence requesting assistance and we will put together a package of supports to best meet the
needs of your family. We work with individuals and groups across all ages providing support covering a variety
of needs.
A number of supports we offer to families are:

 Parenting support
 Parenting when separated
 Non-violent resistance-Responding to child to parent violence
 Social skills support for children
 Support for children being bullied
 Support for children who are bullying
 School refusal support for parents and children
 Support for anxious children
 Parenting an anxious child
 Strengthening family relationships
 Emotional regulation support for children
 Confidence and self-esteem building
 Supporting children adjusting to separation/loss
 Emotional support for parents and children, Self-care support for parents
 Support for children with learning needs
 Goal setting and motivation
 Signposting and advocating on behalf of families
Group work
We are currently providing two groups to address particular identified needs:
Parents who are supporting children with school refusal issues come together for mutual support on a weekly
basis where advice and tips are provided to help parents to support their children to improve attendance.

A Dyslexia support group for children aged 10-12 years who have a diagnosis of Dyslexia and we are currently
taking names of interested children and families.
Community Development

Community Development is a very important part of our work. BRILL FRC works with local groups towards
ensuring the community gets access to the very best services and groups.
Our New Office in Larchville/Lisduggan/Manor St John

We are also pleased to confirm that we will also be running our family support/community development work in
Manor St. John Youth Services building in Lisduggan, Waterford.
Access to services

Self-referrals can be made by contacting the service directly. BRILL FRC will also accept referrals from other
professionals and agencies.

Contact Details:

BRILL FRC 051-350100
Joanne Tubbritt 087- 2513915 E Mail: joannetubbritt@brillfrc.ie
Anthony Nolan 085 - 8771766 E Mail: anthonynolan@brillfrc.ie