Parenting a child with disabilities can be daunting and overwhelming, rewarding and incredible.
Welcome, it’s great you’ve stumbled upon Born at the Right Time. In 2005, Rachel Wright’s eldest son was born with a bump. As a qualified nurse and unqualified parent, she hurtled down an unmarked road of loving a child with complex disabilities and life-limiting epilepsy. Ten years later, her 5* memoir, The Skies I’m Under was published and Born at the Right Time founded.
“In my view, the more professionals that hear Rachel speak the better!”
“Rachel transforms healthcare for families and practitioners through lived experience and research.”
“Best training session ever completed.”
Communication and co-production with relatives and carers in a changing world.
#BridgingtheGap
Social distancing, isolation, shielding have all become common words across the globe. How are these changing times affecting our ability to communicate with families of those with complex needs? The Disabled Children’s Partnership research has highlighted that parenting a child with disabilities in lockdown negatively impacts the whole family.
The challenge for practitioners across health, education and social care is to provide connected, meaningful and evidence based service which meets the needs of families where they are. This inspiring, interactive and unique CPD accredited study day shares lived experience, research and best practice. Focused on equipping practitioners to effectively communicate and work in co-production with families of children/adults who have complex needs. Every delegate will leave better informed with practical ways to improve future practice in a changing world.
This Born at the Right Time training course is hosted by Founder Rachel Wright. It touches on the changes imposed by coronavirus while focusing on the principles and practices of connecting and working with families in every situation.
- Lived experience and the emotional journey of families
- Psychology and physiology of communication
- Research and evidence base
- Hallmarks of co-production
- Communication and co-production in a post-covid world
- Reflection for future practice
Book your place today via Eventbrite or complete the form to arrange bespoke CPD accredited training for your team or department.
Dates for digital courses
Digital course account for 7 hours CPD accredited training with 4 hours live training via Zoom meetings and cost £80. Half price Early bird and Multi-ticket discounts available for a limited time only.
Book soon to avoid disappointment.
| Course | Dates |
|---|---|
| Effective communication and co-production with relatives and carers in a changing world | January, March and May 2021 |
NEW FOR 2021Parenting a child with complex needs on-line workshop (2 workshops held in consecutive weeks) |
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Highly recommended
“Training based on real experience making sure we remember real people in our practice. Excellent and would highly recommend.”
Inspiring
“Every single staff member said it was one of the best training sessions they have ever completed. ”
Catalyst for Change
“One of the best trainings I’ve ever attended – bar none!”
Featured Sections
Books
What happens when life doesn’t turn out as you planned. The Skies I’m Under is a memoir about becoming the parent of a child with complex needs while Shattered uses 40 reflections to help walk that unexpected path.
Faith
Faith shapes our world view, how we live and how we love. Through bridging the gap between life and faith we find beauty in the brokenness.
Writing
The beauty of writing is it was just like talking but without the interruptions. Change occurs when people’s stories and evidence based research impacts our perspective and practice.
Calendar
Find out more about Rachel Wright’s speaking, parent workshops and CPD accredited training events as they happen.
Shattered
God’s view through life’s broken windows
Introduced by Rachel and Tim Wright
Authors Rachel & Tim Wright introduce their new book Shattered – God’s view through life’s broken windows.
VIRAL Blog post from July 2016 seen by over 4 million people and still creating waves. Four reasons my son won’t accept his 100% Attendance Award. No. 2 son has been awarded an evening at a soft play centre because he has 100% attendance at school. He loves going to soft play, he loves going out with his friends, we love it when school reward him BUT he won’t be going. Here’s why…
The Don’t call me Mum initiative is working towards #bridgingthegap between professionals and parents. Parenting a child with disabilities requires a relationship with many professionals which work best when founded on mutual respect. Practitioners can easily to demonstrate their passion for working with parents as partners by simply using the parent’s name.
