iThrive Support

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iThrive Support

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iThrive Support for Parents

Welcome to Bolton Together iThrive Support for Parents

Bolton Together’s iThrive initiative offers specialised resources and support for parents, professionals, and young people, aiming to promote mental health and wellbeing within the community.

 ‘’Amazing help, very understanding, non-judgemental. Brilliant with my son, couldn’t be happier.’’

‘’I’ve been able to open up and be honest about things, since it feels like a safe place.’’

‘’I found the sessions so fantastic. It was really clearly delivered. The strategies are wonderfully clear to use. The people delivering it were amazing, supportive, friendly and so understanding.’’

‘’It was good to know people were in the same boat. It was good to be understood.’’

’She has come on leaps and bounds, there is a big difference in her since she started sessions with Fortalice.’’

‘’The listening, signposting to services, the interaction with me and the girls. It was all great.’’

‘’Brilliant service for mums and babies. We have made friends and no longer feel lonely.’’

‘’I appreciate the emphasis on self-awareness and the importance of seeking professional help when needed. It’s helpful to know that there are so many resources available in Bolton.’’


‘’The trainer’s expertise and passion for the subject were evident throughout the session. It made the content engaging and easy to relate to.’’


‘’The strategies shared in the training were incredibly helpful. I already see positive changes in my approach to anxiety-inducing situations.’’

‘’I find it easy to talk to my worker. I can speak about things that upset me and we find a way to deal with it.’’

‘’The training fostered a sense of community among the participants. It’s comforting to know that we are not alone in our struggles and that there’s support available.’’

‘’I appreciate the emphasis on self-awareness and the importance of seeking professional help when needed. It’s helpful to know that there are so many resources available in Bolton.’’

‘’The trainer’s expertise and passion for the subject were evident throughout the session. It made the content engaging and easy to relate to.’’

‘’I didn’t realise that there are so many people with similar problems. I feel a little bit less alone.’’

‘’The strategies shared in the training were incredibly helpful. I already see positive changes in my approach to anxiety-inducing situations.’’

“The sessions helped me to understand my feelings. Talking helped me work through my problems and I felt like they cared and listened.”

“Someone I can sit down with and listen who doesn’t interrupt me but just listens. It has made me feel so much better.”

“Amazing help, very understanding, non-judgemental. Brilliant with my son, couldn’t be happier.”

iThrive 2 – 19 years

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iThrive for Parents Related Resources

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IThrive Referral Hub Privacy Notice
IThrive’s Next Chapter – school transition project
Exam Stress Resource
Winter Support 2024
Bright Horizons Winter Wellbeing (Ages 11-16)
Winter Wellbeing Workbook (Ages 6-10)
IThrive Parent Peer Support Survey
Nurturing Wellbeing – Universal Parent Guide
Safeguarding Your Child
IThrive Overview Of Services February 2025
IThrive Parent Drop In 10th September
8 Steps to Consider When Making a Referral to the IThrive Hub
IThrive Parent Drop In 24th September
Support Over Summer
8 Steps To Consider When Making A Referral
Thrive Workbook (11+ years)
Thriving Minds Workbook (6-10 years old)
My Mental Health Check In
5 Ways to Wellbeing
How to Improve Mental Health
My First Phone Poster
Worried About Your Childs Mental Health?

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