Classes for parents and children
Reykjavík City offers a wide range of evidence-based classes for parents and children. The courses teach effective strategies designed to improve feelings, behaviors and social skills and promote good communication within the family.
How do I apply for a class?
The classes are a part of the support program for children and their families. The first step in applying for the support program is to schedule a call from a counselor.
Cool Kids
Classes for parents of children ages 3 to 5 who display shyness or anxiety symptoms. Parents learn strategies to prevent and tackle the problem and prevent anxiety from developing in their children.
Parent-Based CBT (HAM)
Classes for parents of children ages 5-12 who show disabling anxiety symptoms. Parents learn strategies to help their child manage anxiety and prevent the problem from getting worse.
PEERS
Classes for children ages 11-15 with limited social skills. During the classes, the young people learn strategies to improve their social skills and deal with communication in different situations. Parents also attend the classes.
PMTO Parent Management Training
Parenting classes, group treatment and individual treatment for parents of children ages 4-12 with behavioral or adjustment problems. The type of services depends on how extensive the problem is. Parents learn supportive parenting strategies to improve their children's adjustment, behavior, communication and well-being and prevent additional problems from developing.
SPARE
Designed for parents with refugee backgrounds who speak Arabic or Ukrainian. Age range: 2-18 years old The class is based on PMTO as well as parents learning ways to cope with emotions or traumas so that the adaptation, behavior and feelings of the children and the family can be improved. SPARE is offered in partnership with the University of Iceland.
SES - Cooperation after divorce
A class for divorced parents, those going through divorce or considering divorce. Parents learn to improve cooperation between them, focusing on the children's interests. The program targets parents of children ages 0-18.