These closed-group sessions offer structured emotional health support for parents navigating stress, low mood, or trauma. Each week combines psychoeducation with reflective discussion, equipping participants with coping tools, self-awareness strategies, and peer connection.

Eligibility: Parents/carers experiencing emotional distress, early signs of depression or anxiety, or adjusting after harm

Referral Pathway: Email us at info@riseandthrivefamilies.com to request a referral form

Objectives: To improve emotional regulation, build confidence, reduce isolation, and support early intervention

Why it matters: Many parents affected by trauma don’t meet clinical thresholds for CAMHS or adult mental health teams. This group creates a safe, responsive entry point.

"Before the group, I didn’t realise how much I had normalised my anxiety. Now I have tools that actually work for me." – June 2025 pilot participant

Short-term, trauma-informed sessions designed to support emotional grounding and practical mental health understanding. These are ideal for parents in need of stabilisation before they reach crisis point.

Eligibility: Parents facing emotional overwhelm or struggling to access appropriate services

Referral Pathway: Email us at info@riseandthrivefamilies.com to request a referral form

Objectives: To increase self-awareness, build emotional safety, and signpost to additional support

Why it matters: Tier 1 support can prevent escalation and improve parental functioning, which positively impacts child wellbeing

"I didn’t feel judged. Just listened to. It made all the difference to be seen as a parent, not just a problem." – June 2025 pilot participant

Creative, play-based group sessions that support parents in rebuilding emotional bonds with their children after trauma or separation. These workshops include activities that foster trust, shared joy, and relational healing.

Eligibility: Parents seeking to reconnect with children following domestic violence, safeguarding processes, or mental health episodes

Referral Pathway: Email us at info@riseandthrivefamilies.com to request a referral form

Objectives: To strengthen parent-child attachment, rebuild communication, and support relational repair

Why it matters: Domestic violence and mental illness can rupture bonds between children and caregivers. Repair is possible through intentional, supported experiences.

"My daughter laughed for the first time with me in ages. We needed this so much." – June 2025 pilot participant

Ongoing monthly sessions led by trained Parent Ambassadors, offering safe, reflective spaces where parents explore topics like stress, identity, boundaries, and emotional resilience.

Eligibility: Parents who have completed other Rise and Thrive services or are seeking ongoing peer-led support

Referral Pathway: Email us at info@riseandthrivefamilies.com to request a referral form

Objectives: To foster mutual support, reduce isolation, and promote long-term emotional wellbeing

Why it matters: Peer support helps consolidate learning, prevent relapse, and embed community belonging

"Knowing other parents who just get it has helped me feel less alone. I come back every month." – June 2025 pilot participant

Support for grassroots and community-led organisations working with vulnerable families. We offer mentoring, safeguarding advice, reflective practice, and access to our trauma-informed practice toolkit.

Eligibility: Voluntary, local authorities, Health services and community sector organisations supporting parents and children

Referral Pathway: Email us at info@riseandthrivefamilies.com to discuss a partnership.

Objectives: To strengthen community capacity, promote safe practice, and share evidence-informed tools

Why it matters: Smaller groups often hold deep trust with families but lack trauma-specific infrastructure. We help fill that gap.

Tailored workshops and strategic support for services seeking to embed trauma-informed, relational, and culturally safe practice across their teams.

Eligibility: Schools, local authorities, early help teams, housing services, and voluntary organisations

Referral Pathway: Email us at info@riseandthrivefamilies.com to discuss your training needs

Objectives: To improve professional confidence, reduce burnout, and embed trauma-responsive approaches

Why it matters: Systems change requires workforce transformation, not just family-facing support

"The training made me rethink my whole approach. I feel more equipped and more compassionate." – Early Help Practitioner, June 2025

Structured, long-form group sessions for parents and carers who have used harmful, coercive, or abusive behaviours in their family relationships. These sessions go beyond awareness-raising to build emotional literacy, accountability, and safer relational practices, aligned with CAFCASS and Respect standards. Delivered in taster or full programme format, this work forms part of our wider family healing model.

Eligibility: Any parent or carer (regardless of gender) whose behaviour has caused emotional or physical harm within family relationships—self-referred or referred by Early Help, Family Court, or safeguarding professionals

Referral Pathway: Email us at info@riseandthrivefamilies.com to request a referral and screening form

Objectives: To build insight into the impact of abuse, reduce minimisation and blame, promote behavioural responsibility, and support long-term change

Why it matters: Children thrive when the home is safe. Addressing the source of harm—rather than only managing the fallout—supports lasting safety, justice, and healing for the whole family system