The Nurturing Programme AVUK, NDCS and emotional health charity, The Centre for Emotional Health, have partnered together to deliver ‘The Nurturing Programme’ to families raising young deaf children. The course explores how we can get the best out of family life and emphasises the importance of parental wellbeing, emotional health and how we can support our children to develop good emotional health. The Nurturing Programme explores the four constructs, or building blocks, of good emotional health: – self-awareness, appropriate expectations, empathy and positive discipline. Although the four constructs were originally developed within the context of parenting, as our understanding of the importance of emotional health has grown, we have realised that these constructs are the building blocks for all healthy relationships and are therefore fundamental to good emotional health. 100% of parents who attend the programme would recommend it to other parents. “This course has taught me so much and given me more confidence to be a better parent. I feel happier being more able to deal with stressors of family life and I feel certain that doing this course has improved the lives of my family and I. The facilitators are excellent, empathetic, and encouraging.” Mum of child aged 5 “The course provides a path to navigate the bewildering journey of parenting and makes it more fun and enjoyable.” Mum of a 3-year-old “One of the most important things for me has been knowing that I now have other Dads I can be in touch with when we hit those big milestones like starting pre-school and school. It’s so good to know that someone else can be there to offer me advice having been through it themselves.” Dad of child aged 2 “The course has made me more aware of the day-to-day interactions and meaningfulness of just minor connections to make children feel loved and safe. In the past, I would have felt less confident in my own ability to parent and I am grateful for the course in giving me insight into myself, patience and an approach to difficult situations and a new found resilience I didn't know I had.” Mum of a child aged 3m The next programme will run in January 2026 (daytime sessions) and again in April 2026 (evening sessions). Book your place in January 2026 Manage Cookie Preferences