Parenting Adolescents Skills and Support (PASS)

PASS is for parents who would like to understand the behaviours of their teenager as they move through this development stage and begin their transition into adulthood. 

Workshop themes have been identified as an area of support required by parents and professionals. The focus for this year is co-production with parents so there may be additional workshops added to the offer based on feedback.   These are very informal workshops and parents can come to just one, all or anything in between.

Each district will deliver one face to face workshop per month.  These can be also accessed virtually from anywhere in the county though interaction may be limited if joining virtually. These are on rotation, so if the need arises, no parents should be waiting more than 4 weeks. 

Parents will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of their teenagers, be given some techniques and strategies to support them, seek advice of professionals and be sign-posted to further support if required.  

For Canterbury District we are trying these as Open Access sessions with no need to book but if you require further information, please email

KCC Youth Hub

Canterbury District Workshop Offer:

Dealing with Conflict and Teenagers

Tuesday 13 June
  • De-escalation techniques                    
  • Contracting                        
  • Solution Focused  

12 - 1.30 pm

Whitstable Youth Centre 

Understanding Routines & Boundaries for Teens

Tuesday 11 July
  • Use of Consequences                   
  • Age-Appropriate Boundaries                
  • Benefits of Structure.

12 - 1.30 pm

Whitstable Youth Centre

PASS Drop-In Sessions

Tuesday 8 August
  • Ask questions on parenting concerns           
  • Information, Advice and Guidance                
  • Onward referrals if needed   

12 - 1.30 pm

Whitstable Youth Centre

Improving Communication with Your Teen

Tuesday 12 September
  • Using Empathy                        
  • Clear Messaging                        
  • Active Listening

12 - 1.30 pm

Whitstable Youth Centre

Understanding Risk & Safety for Teens

Tuesday 10 October
  • Digital                            
  • Contextual Safeguarding                    
  • Safety Planning  

12 - 1.30 pm

Whitstable Youth Centre

Understanding Well-Being & Building Resilience

Tuesday 14 November
  • Managing anxiety/self-harm                
  • Increasing resilience                     
  • Support Services

12 - 1.30 pm

Whitstable Youth Centre

Importance of self-care, support & co-operation 
when parenting teens

Tuesday 12 December
  • Looking after you                        
  • Utilising support networks                    
  • Co-Parenting  

12 - 1.30 pm

Whitstable Youth Centre

Understanding Parenting Styles & Experiences

Tuesday 9 January 2024
  • Role-Modelling                        
  • Parenting Styles                        
  • Increasing Parental Prescence

12 - 1.30 pm

Whitstable Youth Centre

PASS Drop-In Sessions

Tuesday 13 February
  • Ask questions on parenting concerns           
  • Information, Advice and Guidance                
  • Onward referrals if needed  

12 - 1.30 pm

Whitstable Youth Centre

Understanding Teenage Development

Tuesday 12 March
  • Internal Factors and impacts                
  • External Factors and impacts                
  • Teenage Brain Development 

12 - 1.30 pm

Whitstable Youth Centre