Empower Project

Empower office is closed due to holidays a well needed break :) Back again on Monday 23rd September
If you need any information on the project please contact Josie on our Information line on 028 9581 6852
Reminder training workshops are still live and can be booked via the online booking system :)

Upcoming training SPACES Available
Introduction to Autism Mon 23rd Sept 6.00-8.30pm delivered by Counselling Rooms at Farranshane House or Tues 24th Sept 10.00-12.30 Northern Regional College Magherafelt
What will be covered??
... This workshop will begin with exploring autism in the context of prevalence and explore some of the myths around what it means to be autistic. We will look at some of the other complexities that come up with peoples autism and acknowledge what are key supports that can be employed. From the cognitive difficulties theory of mind, weal central coherence, context blindness and executive function, comic strip conversations and social stories will be explored as well as how to use visuals and how to build in sequences to shore up some of those difficulties.
For more behavioral needs we will look at some basic behavioural principles of defining a behavior, looking at antecedent and consequence driven behaviours, different forms of reinforcement. We will also briefly look at some of the more specific behavioural procedures to help build in skills that the individual may want or need using shaping, chaining, behavior momentum, as well as explore the concept of how to develop an effective plan to maintain some of these skills.
Behaviour however can also be misinterpreted as challenging when it is actually distressed and so we will look at how this happens as well as explore how both anxiety and sensory issues may be the driving force behind such behaviours and look at how we can create resources to work with the individual to be able to self-manage their own stress and sensory systems. Essentially by helping the individual have more control over their own experience, we are fostering confidence and resilience so that the individual becomes adept in their development of a core self.
The concept of self is something that is going to be explored in detail and we will show this develops from birth and how we can bring in joint attention skills for some of the younger children to continue to support the development of this key milestone.
In order for any of this support to be successful, we look at how we also can impact the individual with our own stress, anxiety and issues we bring. We will also touch on more specific areas that may need to be explored separately regards autism and girls as well as PDA.
The goal of the workshop is to act as a taster workshop to give you a full spectrum of the different training that is available with Raymi Doyle. Although it will touch on some of the salient points, it will be enough of a taster to inform you if you would like further support in those key areas.
To book click the link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/empower-pr oject-14812741411
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Dates for the diaries
Our FREE Coffee Mornings are back up and running Wed 18th Sept 10.00-11.30 at Garden House Coffee Shop Castle Gardens Antrim & Mon 23rd Sept 10.00-11.30 at Magherafelt Parish Centre Cafe.
Look forward to meeting you all again and meeting new faces. Please share :)

Updated list of training for Sept-Dec 2019 we have added few more workshops e.g. Toileting, ADHD and many more
You asked and we are now delivering in other locations Northern Regional College Magherafelt & Ballymena, Farranshane House Antrim, InVOLve House, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Primate Dixon PS and Crumlin Integrated Primary School
Small booking fee attached on all workshops if cost is a barrier please contact us on 02879395237/02879395245 as our aim is to be inclusive. Please share :)

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NOW FULLY BOOKED.
We are holding a waiting list if you would like to be added give us a call :)

4 Spaces in our Club AUsome
Dates every fortnight Saturday 14th Sept, 28th Sept, 12th & 26th Oct, 9th & 23rd Nov & 7th Dec 10.00-12.00
Magherafelt Youth Centre are now running Club Ausome with support from the Empower Project to deliver a Saturday morning youth session for young people between the ages of 8- 12 with Autism, Dyslexia or Dyspraxia.
... The Youth Services focus is to: develop self-identity; self- confidence, interdependence, social skills and life skills and ultimately a sense of citizenship.
Activities will be fun and varied, helping to contribute to the personal and social development of the young people. This programme will run every fortnight.
Jenna from the Youth Service will be calling you to do a needs assessment just to get more information on your child.
Give us a call on 02879395245 if you are interested :)
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Families who have been bereaved of a parent or child can attend the full day conference for £50 contact Cruse 02890792419. Wishing Cruse Bereavement Care NI all the success with their conference. Much needed!!

NEW Batch of training workshops NOW RELEASED FOR BOOKING for Sept-Dec 2019. Please share :)
We are now offering training workshops in other locations Northern Regional College Ballymena & Magherafelt, Farranshane House, Coleraine West Community Centre, Primate Dixon PS Crumlin Integrated Primary School
Counselling Rooms Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council C A L M with Carole Therapy Foundations For Education Tobin Youth Centre Moortown SOFT Project Visit Magherafelt Vis...it Cookstown Mid Ulster Mums CYPSP National Autistic Society NI Dungannon & District Branch Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland Special Educational Needs Advice Centre Action for Children Northern Ireland Parenting NI Community Advice Antrim & Newtownabbey Parents Unite F.A.C.T.S (Families with Autism Coming Together For Support) The Spectrum Centre Mid Ulster PCSP The Hub BT80 -14 Burn Road, Cookstown Education Authority Magherafelt Womens Group Kidz Lodge Childcare St Patrick's College, Maghera Magherafelt High School St. Pius X College, Magherafelt St. Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt Torrent Buddies Sperrin Integrated College Rainey Endowed School Rural Community Network Cwsan Midulster
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That's a wrap for our Summer Activities. Check out the video to see what we have captured!!

Keep an eye out for the release of our training workshops for Sept- Dec 2019Keep an eye out for the release of our training workshops for Sept- Dec 2019

JUST 5 SPACES LEFT

SPACES LEFT at our last Summer activity
Crafts- Tues 20th Aug 10.00-12.00 at Farranshane House
What will be covered?
... Summer Theme
Create your own beach scene on canvas using real shells, sand and explore how to paint using palette knives. Explore decorating your very own windmill and finish the session off by creating some funky sunglasses!
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Not sure what to do tomorrow, can't predict what the weather will be we have you covered. JOIN US on our LAST MOVIE DAY FOR THE SUMMER.
We forgot to mention its FREE for all the Family :)
MOVIE: THE MISSING LINK ... DATE: SAT 17TH AUG TIME: 2.00-3.30PM VENUE: Seamus Heaney HomePlace
BOOK NOW :)
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Last remaining Summer Activities & STILL TIME TO BOOK
Sat 17th Aug- FREE Movie Day The Missing Link for the Family 2.00-3.30pm at Seamus Heaney HomePlace Tues 20th Aug- Crafts with Primary Colours Arts 10.00-12.00 at Farranshane House

ONE LAST MOVIE DAY for the family before the Summer ends The Missing Link on Sat 17th Aug 2.00-3.30pm at Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Great family day out, relaxed atmosphere & volume reduced. Check out the image below to show what the inside of the Seamus Heaney room looks like and how chilled everyone is.
The link for booking is in the comments section. Parents need to book in along with their kids. Please share :)

9 SPACES LEFT Craft workshop with Primary Colours Arts Wednesday 14th Aug 10.00-12.00 at Farranshane House
Patterns and Characters
Explore the technique of printing using polystyrene sheets, rollers and printing ink. Explore printing and creating your own patterns and designs, take it one step further and create your very own printed pencil case to take home.
... Design your own puppet using wooden spoons, adding crazy hair and funny features. Finish the session with some scratch art magic and design your own mask ready to wear
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