2026
A training day for Parents and Carers
Chandler’s Ford
A one-day event focused on parents and carers understanding their own needs and learning strategies to look after themselves as they support a young person with their own mental health needs. The sessions will include looking at Guilt, Responsibility & Acceptance.
Event Information
Morning session: Guilt, Responsibility & Acceptance, Led by Dr Hope Hodgson-King, Hampshire CAMHS. How to be compassionate with yourself.
Afternoon session: How to feel better as a parent in burnout
Led by Courtney Freedman-Thompson, Coach & Wellbeing Facilitator with lived experience. Exploring what burnout is, what contributes to it, what the signs are, how to avoid repeating the cycle. An immersive session including self care and nervous system regulation practices.
Tickets cost £25. Hampshire CAMHS charge a small fee to cover the costs of the event. There are a small number of free discretionary spaces. Please, email to request consideration: hiowh.camhsinnovations@nhs.net
Unfortunately we are unable to offer any refunds or transfers on bookings.
Tea, coffee and lunch included.
BOOKING TICKETS
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Courtney Freedman-Thompson (Chameleon Coaching)
Courtney is a trauma-informed neurodiversity-affirming somatic (body-centred) coach & wellbeing facilitator. She is late-diagnosed autistic & ADHD and a parent to neurodivergent children in burnout. She is passionate about helping others reconnect to themselves and finding ways of feeling better that really work for them.
Agenda
9.00-9.30 Informal Gathering
Networking & Tea/Coffee
9.30 Welcome to the Day
Reaffirm purpose & acknowledge need
9.45 Mindfulness Exercise
Start the day calm and focussed
10.10-11.00 Guilt, Responsibility & Acceptance
Led by Dr Hope Hodgson-King, Hampshire CAMHS. How to be compassionate with yourself.
11.00-11.30 Coffee/Tea & Networking
11.30- 12.30 Session 2: Values, Goals and Strengths
12.30-13.30 Lunch & Networking
13.30-15.00 How to feel better as a parent in burnout
Led by Courtney Freedman-Thompson, Coach & Wellbeing Facilitator with lived experience. Exploring what burnout is, what contributes to it, what the signs are, how to avoid repeating the cycle. An immersive session including self care and nervous system regulation practices.
15.15 Finish
Event details
Date: 15 May, 2026
Time: 9.30am – 3.15pm
Location: The Hilt, Hiltingbury Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 5NP
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