Embrace
The Embrace group at Home-Start Erewash offers a comprehensive and supportive program that focuses on the well-being of both parents and their young children. It equips parents with valuable knowledge, enhances the parent-child bond, reduces isolation, and fosters an environment of understanding and enjoyment. Welcome to our collection of family stories – a series of experiences from parents and families who have received care through a range of our services.
Benefits of the Embrace group:
- Focus on Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH): The Embrace group is specifically designed to provide targeted support for parents and their children aged 0-3 years old in the realm of PIMH. This ensures that parents receive the specialised assistance they need during this crucial phase of their child's development.
- Duration and Topics: The program runs for six weeks, allowing for sustained engagement and learning. Each session covers a range of important discussion topics such as emotions, relationships, attachment, and communication. By addressing these subjects, parents can gain valuable insights and strategies to navigate their parenting journey effectively.
- Bonding Activities: The sessions incorporate a variety of activities aimed at enhancing the parent-child bond and building confidence together. These activities not only provide an opportunity for parents to connect with their children on a deeper level but also facilitate the development of important skills and positive experiences.
- Safe and Non-judgmental Space: The Embrace group offers a completely safe and non-judgmental environment for parents to share their parenting experiences. This fosters a sense of support, understanding, and empathy among participants, creating a space where individuals can be open and honest without fear of judgment.
- Reduction of Isolation: The interaction and support from other parents within the group serve as a crucial enabler in reducing feelings of isolation. By connecting with others who may be facing similar challenges, parents can build a support network, exchange experiences, and receive encouragement, ultimately promoting their emotional well-being.
- Reduction of Isolation: The interaction and support from other parents within the group serve as a crucial enabler in reducing feelings of isolation. By connecting with others who may be facing similar challenges, parents can build a support network, exchange experiences, and receive encouragement, ultimately promoting their emotional well-being.
‘Meeting up with others and getting other people's perspectives on things that happen or are happening has shown me that sometimes, talking to someone can help me look at things differently and sort out something I'm struggling with.’
‘Coming to Embrace each week has helped me by creating a safe space. I know this space is shared with other people who have been brave enough to reach out and ask for help when they needed it.’
Make a referral
If you are a parent with at least one child under 7 years of age, living in Erewash, then we may be able to help you. Our support is free, confidential, and non-judgemental