Are you a parent of a child with Type 1 diabetes and living in areas Galway, Mayo, or Roscommon?

Diabetes Ireland, is hosting virtual Parents Support Workshops in March 2022 for parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes facilitated by Psychologist Dr Kate Gajewska, along with the opportunity for peer support from other parents.

There are two workshops available:

• Workshop 1 (for parents of a child under 13 years) Friday 4th of March from 10.30am- 12 noon.

• Workshop 2 (for parents of teenagers) Friday 11th of March from 10.30am-12 noon.

Kate will discuss topics such as:

• psychological challenges associated with raising a child with diabetes related to the developmental stages.
• diabetes distress.
• emotions associated with diagnosis and living with diabetes through the lifespan.

This workshop is limited to just 15 parents or guardians to allow for interaction within the group.

To register,

Phone Caoimhe 0n 071 914 6001 (Tuesday – Thursday)

Email on  [email protected]

Please note: This is for areas Galway, Mayo & Roscommon only. Please call us on 01-842-8118 to find out when the meetings are available in your area.

Latest date for registration is Tuesday March 1st 2022.

The workshops will be held via Zoom, parents who register will be contacted via email with participant guidelines and login details for the workshop of your choice.