EPIC Online Meet Ups

Fortnightly during school term

EPIC Online Meet Ups are a regular place for parents and carers of young people to meet and gain strategies, knowledge and connection. The meetings are created by parents with lived experience of caring for a young person in crisis, for parents and carers of young people aged 12-25 who are facing challenges.  The meetings are connecting, informative, interactive.

Tuesday 17 June
June
17

Tuesday 17 June

EPIC Meet Up. Term 2, meeting 5

Theme: Communication (with a Peer Support Focus) with John Milham

For parents of young people, by parents of young people. A place to share, gain strategies and connect.

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Tuesday 3 June
June
3

Tuesday 3 June

EPIC Meet Up. Term 2, meeting 4.
Parent Share: Guest speaker Mel will join us and share her experiences of caring for young people with significant mental health challenges.
EPIC Online Meet Ups arefor parents of young people, by parents of young people. A place to share, gain strategies and connect.

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Tue 27 May, 7.30pm
May
27

Tue 27 May, 7.30pm

EPIC Meet Up. Term 2, meeting 3. Theme: Youth Mental Health Discussion. Discussion being the main focus. Let’s consult our combined “well of wisdom'“ and support each other to provide positive steps forward.
EPIC Online Meet Ups are for parents of young people, by parents of young people. A place to share, gain strategies and connect.

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Tue 29 April, 7.30pm
Apr
29

Tue 29 April, 7.30pm

EPIC Meet Up. Term 2, meeting 1. Theme - Regroup, reframe, refocus.
For parents of young people, by parents of young people. A place to share, gain strategies and connect.

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Tue 8 April, 7.30pm
Apr
8

Tue 8 April, 7.30pm

EPIC Meet Up. Term 1, meeting 5. Theme: Holding Space for others. Ending with breathwork with Nicky Hammond.
For parents of young people, by parents of young people. A place to share, gain strategies and connect.

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Tue 25 Mar, 7.30pm
Mar
25

Tue 25 Mar, 7.30pm

EPIC Meet Up. Term 1, meeting 4. Theme: NEURODIVERSITY. Guest: Josh.

Josh, in his 30’s, has a recent diagnosis of Autism, level 2 and ADHD. Josh is willing to share his experience of growing up feeling different, and his new perspective having had his diagnosis. Josh seeks to support others and welcomes parent questions with the view to supporting their young people. For parents of young people, by parents of young people. A place to share, gain strategies and connect.

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Tue 25 Feb, 7.30pm
Feb
25

Tue 25 Feb, 7.30pm

EPIC Meet Up. Term 1, meeting 2. Topic: Finding Meaning. For parents of young people, by parents of young people. A place to share, gain strategies and connect.

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Tue 11 Feb, 7.30pm
Feb
11

Tue 11 Feb, 7.30pm

EPIC Meet Up. Term 1, meeting 1. The theme for tonight is acceptance, finishing up with 15 minutes of chair yoga. For parents of young people, by parents of young people. A place to share, gain strategies and connect.

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Tue 10 December, 7.30pm
Dec
10

Tue 10 December, 7.30pm

EPIC Online Meet Up. Tuesday 10 December, 7.30pm
MIND, BODY REGULATION with Kirsty Marriott

This will be a wonderful end of year wind down. We’ll meet, chat then hand over to Kirsty for a session of relaxation and calming strategies with 15 minutes meditation and 15 minutes to discuss strategies to support with relaxation.

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Tue 10 Sep, 7.30pm
Sept
10

Tue 10 Sep, 7.30pm

Theme for Tonight - ACCEPTANCE!! We'll look at how accepting situations can help us make better decisions and improve long-term outcomes. We'll also discuss self-regulation and simple strategies that can make a big difference.

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Tue 27 Aug, 7.30pm
Aug
27

Tue 27 Aug, 7.30pm

Theme for Tonight - BEHAVIOUR!! We'll talk about how to understand where we and our young people are in the stages of change. We'll also discuss ways to support our young people and ourselves in making positive changes and planning for the future.

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Tue 13 Aug, 7.30pm
Aug
13

Tue 13 Aug, 7.30pm

Theme for tonight - BEING A FIRST RESPONDER. We will tackle common and confronting challenges faced by young people, introducing strategies to identify and understand the underlying causes and resulting behaviors.

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Tue 30 July, 7.30pm
July
30

Tue 30 July, 7.30pm

Theme for tonight - CELEBRATE YOU!! Let’s revisit our strengths. Often we are under so many life pressures, we need reminding about just how awesome we are! See you there :)

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“Very relaxed & welcoming. Content was helpful and relevant. Loved the chats too” Anonymous attendee
— Anonymous attendee