Archways

13/05/2026

05/05/2026

From tying shoelaces to team sports—learn how to support kids with co-ordination challenges through practical tips and strategies in this FREE workshop on Thursday 7th May @ 7pm- REGISTER NOW!

This workshop helps parents and caregivers understand what developmental co-ordination difficulties (DCD/dyspraxia) are, how they affect children’s daily lives, and what can be done to support them.

22/04/2026

See flyer for details on our upcoming Parent ADHD Information and Awareness Workshops organised for May.
Contact Annemarie by emailing [email protected] for more information and to register.

18/04/2026

We are excited to partner with Greenway Women's Centre to host a series of free workshops for parents of children with behaviours associated with ADHD/Autism, facilitated by The Changing Lives Initiative: Flourish & Thrive.
**Last call to register for tomorrow's Workshop-Thinking outside the box**

•Thinking Outside the Box
Friday 17 April, 10.30am-11.30am
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thinking-outside-the-box-how-different-brains-learn-grow-tickets-1984052455303?aff=oddtdtcreator
•Sensory SOS
Friday 24 April, 10.30am-11.30am
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensory-sos-practical-strategies-for-kids-who-feel-everything-tickets-1984134049353?aff=oddtdtcreato
•Social Smarts
Friday 1 May, 10.30am-11.30am
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-smarts-helping-your-child-build-meaningful-connections-tickets-1984134103515?aff=oddtdtcreator
•Calm & Connected
Friday 8 May, 10.30am-11.30am
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calm-connected-helping-kids-understand-manage-emotions-tickets-1984134165701?aff=oddtdtcreator
•Stop, Think, Act
Friday 15 May, 10.30am-11.30am
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stop-think-act-helping-children-manage-impulsivity-tickets-1984134237917?aff=oddtdtcreator
•Attention HQ
Friday 22 May, 10.30am-11.30am
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/attention-hq-helping-kids-tune-in-and-stay-on-track-tickets-1984134304115?aff=oddtdtcreator
To register please scan the QR codes below.
Please Note: You will need to register separately for each workshop you wish to attend.

13/04/2026

We are delighted to welcome back from maternity leave our wonderful colleague Kate Connell.
Welcome back Kate! 🥳

09/04/2026

On Thursday 2nd April 2026, the Changing Lives Initiative: Flourish & Thrive team from Archways
met and celebrated with a team lunch in Dundalk Institute of Technology to mark one year since the recruitment of the main body of facilitators for the PEACEPLUS funded project supported by Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB.
A great first year of programme delivery. Congratulations to all. Keep up the good work!

04/04/2026

Great 1st year!

Happy 1st Birthday to us!!
The Changing Lives Initiative: Flourish and Thrive is 1 year old today 🎈🎂🎉

We have had an amazing year delivering FREE Early Intervention Parent Programmes and workshops for the parents of children aged 2-12 with ADHD and/or Autism behaviours (no diagnosis required).

Thank you to all the parents who have engaged with our services online and in person at some fantastic community venues Atlas Centre, Lisburn Youth and Community Group Ballybeen Women's Centre The Warehouse Newtownards

We are looking forward to many more groups and workshops in the future so please keep an eye out on our page for updates or feel free to compete an expression of interest form on the link below:
https://archways.my.salesforce-sites.com/apex/VisualAntidote__HostedFastForm?h=JEDIZ&

For more information please contact [email protected]

01/04/2026

**Reminder**
The Parent Child+ Programme are recruiting for one new part-time Home Visitor to join the team.
If you would like more information, please get in touch with Catriona by email [email protected]
Deadline is 17th April 2026.

01/04/2026

'Sensory SOS' 28th of April , FREE 1-hour workshop that gives parents practical strategies to help their children who feel everything. Does your child struggle with loud noises, itchy clothes or strong smells? This workshop will help parents understand why sensory sensitivities happen.

31/03/2026

Our next series of FREE Online Workshops are here! First up: Thinking Outside the Box - How Different Brains Learn and Grow -14th of April 10am, 👇check out our flyer below for more details and scan the QR Code to register!