Parents
Being a parent or caring for a young person can be challenging, from the small things to the big issues, and it can be hard to to know what to do.
The YCSA helps young people but we recognise that other family members and carers may struggle with supporting and caring for our young people too.
We offer some services for parents and carers of young people attending YCSA, so please enquire as to what is available.
Online Safety while Gaming for Parents and Young People
Online gaming can offer many positive experiences. It can give children and young people the chance to escape into a virtual world, to learn, and to connect with others.
However, there is a risk of children and young people viewing inappropriate content in games and being contacted by adults seeking to exploit them.
This week your activity pack for parents and carers to deliver to their children explores how they can stay safe while gaming:
Gaming : a video guide for parents and carers
Read the article "In-game chat: what parents and carers need to know", written in collaboration with The Association for UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie) which helps parents and carers to understand:
- How in-game chat works;
- How it might be abused by others, and;
- What they can do to help keep their children safe whilst using in-game chat.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
YCSA gives young people (and parents/carers of young BME young people) a safe space to come and speak to trained counsellors about anything that is affecting their life. Our free counselling and wellbeing service is available here in our office and in different schools around the city where possible.
Our counsellors have a very good understanding of the issues happening in the local communities of BME people here in Glasgow; and tailor their approach specifically towards service users utilising multiple techniques such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person centred therapy (PCT), integrative therapy, relationship counselling and mindfulness (among others).
Our cognitive behavioural therapists adhere to the BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy) code of ethics. Our person-centred therapists adhere to the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and are also COSCA trained.
Parental Support
We know that parenting can be extremely rewarding but can also have its challenges. At times these challenges can be magnified and your skills as a parent tested.
At YCSA, we facilitate a support group where you (parents and carers) can come along to a safe space and talk about issues affecting your lives together.
The support group also offers opportunities for learning relaxation techniques, pampering and learning more about issues that impact on your children.
Help with Issues
We can provide advice or signposting to assist you with dealing with issues affecting your family, such as housing, employment, benefits etc. this service is by appointment only.