Solas Programmes
Lighthouse Parenting programme
Trauma Informed Care
Post Covid Return Programme
AiSPT Programme
Enlightened Parenting
Solas Family Observations
MBT - Mentalization Base Treatment
Research
Events & Workshops
Our programmes include:
MBT
Mentalization Based Treatment
Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) is an evidence based psychological therapy for borderline personality disorder (BPD). The training is organised in a stepped system from basic training to practitioner level and then through to supervisor to training levels.
Solas works with family and child care services worldwide and has trained groups in the UK, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Lithuania and Poland.
Lighthouse
Parenting Programme
The Lighthouse Parenting Programme (LPP) was originated and developed by Solas founder and director Gerry Byrne.
The LPP is an adaptation of Mentalisation-Based Treatment (MBT) and has been specifically developed for parents for whom there are serious parenting concerns.
AiSTP
Programme
AiSPT is a programme in development, created by Gerry and Rory, it brings together their expertise and experience of training MBT and LPP, into one radical model of Attachment-informed Supervision and Training for Psychotherapists (AiSTP).
AiSPT offers an opportunity to enhance the effectiveness of any therapeutic endeavour, regardless of context and professional discipline.
Trauma Informed Care
Supporting the Personal & Professional development of practitioners who are working with Trauma. Currently we are volunteering our time to support The Empowering Children’s Foundation Poland who are on the frontline, working in over whelming conditions, supporting the tide of traumatised children and families arriving to safety from Ukraine. If you are interested in joining us in volunteering your time now and in the months ahead, we are very interested to hear from you.
Enlightened Parenting
We are currently working on arranging our programmes MBT andLighthouse ParentingProgramme(LPP),in co-operation withWhat Works to bring this knowledge to parents who are simply interested in understanding their children’s needs more clearly. In 2022 we will have developed a step-by-step programme guide and publications bundle, to support and enhance Enlightened parenting. Watch this space
Research
Working in partnership with the Anna Freud Centre onThe Supporting Parents Project(SPP) research study, that aims to evaluate theLighthouse ParentingProgramme(LPP) in Children’s Social Care (CSC) for parents with children who are known to services. The final report will be due in September 2022.
Post Covid Return Programme
In the wake of the Covid pandemic lockdowns, LighthouseParenting Programme(LPP), is an effective tool to meet the challenges of return to social living. At the core of LPP, is family healing and nurture, where children can feel safe and seen. Imposed isolation, solitary living and restrictions for families worldwide was especially difficult for children; the uncertainty, anxiety, intensity of home living, stressed and distant relationships, remote education, isolation from friends, perhaps bereavement without the chance to say goodbye. Lighthouse resources can help parents to restore and enhance their relationship with their child, to better support them to reconnect socially, adjust to school, social life and to reclaim their sense of belonging inside and outside the home.
Solas Family Observations
Solas programmes are in constant study review andevolution through practice, experience and feedback.We encourage an open exchange during and after ourtraining and supervision programmes.By learning how the programme impacted you, your group,your work with clients and care practices, we can evolve,refine and expand our teaching model, to better understandand meet the demands of your work.You can meaningfully contribute to the advance and growthof Solas programmes by filling in our feedback form here.We greatly value your experience and relationship with us.Thank you
Events & workshops
Solas founder and LPP originator Gerry Byrne will be presenting two Lighthouse ParentingProgramme(LPP) workshops, both onsite and online, at the 10th Annual International Attachment Conference in Lisbon, Portugal14-16 July 2022.