Family Support Mentoring Training

Develop the skills and understanding needed to support families affected by imprisonment, addiction, trauma, and complex life challenges.

Families often experience emotional stress, uncertainty, stigma, and relationship strain during periods of crisis and transition. This training helps participants develop practical, compassionate approaches to supporting families in a safe and effective way.

Supporting Families with Confidence and Compassion

The Family Support Mentoring Training programme focuses on strengthening communication, emotional support skills, relationship-building, and understanding family dynamics during challenging circumstances.

Participants will explore how imprisonment, addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges can impact family wellbeing and relationships.

This course promotes a person-centred, trauma-informed approach that prioritises dignity, empathy, boundaries, and practical support.

Who is This Course For?

Family support workers

Community organisations

Youth and family services

Volunteers and mentors

Recovery and reintegration services

Frontline support staff

Course Topics

Strengthening Families and Communities

Strong family support can play a critical role in emotional wellbeing, recovery, reintegration, and long-term stability.

Families are often managing stress, uncertainty, and practical pressures while trying to support loved ones. This training helps participants respond with empathy, structure, and practical understanding.

Participants will gain tools that help create safer, more supportive environments for families experiencing challenge and transition.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

Develop stronger communication skills
Understand trauma-informed family support
Build confidence supporting difficult conversations
Understand the impact of imprisonment on children and families
Learn strategies for engagement and relationship-building
Gain practical tools for family-focused support work

Course Information

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Flexible delivery formats

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Group training available

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In-person and online delivery

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Interactive learning environment

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Certificate of completion

Participant Feedback

Real journeys showing impact of support and employment.

Interested in Family Support Training?

Contact our team to discuss upcoming training opportunities or tailored delivery options for your organisation or service.

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