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Stories and Testimonials

“Family Focus has given me so much confidence back, that I lost due to tantrums, depression and aggression in the whole household. The answers were there, but somewhere along the line, we loose the plot and it gets hidden in the back of your head. I do understand that every day will be a challenge with something new to deal with, but as I have found out as long as I approach the situation with thought and carry it out calmly, hopefully I am heading in the right direction.” Parent

“...stopping me from having a nervous breakdown” Parent

 “...helping to cope with being alone, emotional and vulnerable” Parent

“I write to commend you on the excellent family support service you offer to the community.  Over the years I have referred families into your organisation who may be in need of support and education in managing their daily lives.  Without exception, these families have benefited from being in your groups and the resulting effect of your friendship and guidance has been an increase in self-awareness, self-confidence and improved parenting of sometimes quite difficult children in difficult circumstances.” Health Visitor

”...being able to come off anti-depressants after 12 years”. Parent

“Coming to Family Focus has given me a better understanding of what is normal behaviour and what is bad behaviour in children and how to deal with the bad behaviour in a constructive way.

Family Focus has given me constant guidance and reassurance through a very challenging time and helped me deal with past issues via counselling and enabled me to come off Prozac after 12 years. I have also gained awareness of food and behaviour, being able to give my children a healthier diet.

I have learnt the importance of one to one time with my children, of meeting other people and reducing isolation and have realised that I am not the only one experiencing problems and that I am not a complete failure.” Parent

Testimonials

What Family Focus means to me – our Parents speak out

“Knowing someone is there to listen and help when it all seems too much”

“Understanding when I’m getting it right or wrong”

“Sharing thoughts and issues with other mothers”

“Feeling that someone cares”

“Being more able to cope with my children and enjoying activities with them at home “

“Being with people in the same situation”

“Support from staff and mums – it feels like a big family”