What is the NOTICE parent workshop?

NOTICE is a two-session live online workshop for parents and carers on how to talk with children and teenagers about mental health. It teaches the ANCHOR framework - Acknowledge, Notice, Connect, Hold space, Open up stigma, Remain - so you can respond well when your child opens up.

How long is it and what does it cost?

Two live two-hour sessions on Zoom, one week apart, for €96 in total. Refunds are available up to 30 days before the first session.

Which age groups is it for?

Parents and carers of children roughly aged 9 to 18. Most examples sit in the 11 to 16 range, where withdrawal, irritability and the flat “I'm fine” are most common, but the skills work either side of that.

Do I need any prior knowledge?

No. There is nothing to read beforehand and no clinical background needed. You do not have to be worried about your child to find the workshop useful.

Will this turn me into a therapist?

No. It helps you become the safe, trusted adult your child can turn to, and shows you when to involve the school or a professional.

Is it available in German, and can a school book it privately?

Yes to both. There are separate English and German cohorts, and schools regularly commission a private parent cohort for their own community.

NOTICE - the parent workshop by Let's Be Real

NOTICE parent workshop

Two live online sessions for parents and carers who want their child to say more than “I'm fine” - and want to know what to do when they finally do.

€96 for the full workshop: two two-hour sessions on Zoom, one week apart, in English or German. Schools can commission a private parent cohort for their own community.

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What you will be able to do afterwards

Recognise the early behavioural and emotional changes that usually come before a young person says anything
Open a conversation without triggering the shutdown reflex
Respond to distress without rushing to fix, minimise or lecture
Stay steady when the feelings in the room are uncomfortable
Know when to involve school, a GP or a mental health professional - and how to say so
Keep mental health a normal topic at home rather than an emergency-only one

How the two sessions run

Session 1 - noticing: what changes look like at different ages, and why “I'm fine” is usually a test
Session 2 - responding: the ANCHOR framework applied to real family scenarios, including the conversations that go badly
Small live cohorts on Zoom, with practice in pairs and space for your own situations
One week between sessions so you can try the skills at home and bring back what happened

The ANCHOR framework

Acknowledge, Notice, Connect, Hold space, Open up stigma, Remain - six moves you can use the same evening, taught with real family examples rather than clinical theory.

Who it is for

Parents and carers of children aged roughly 9 to 18, whether or not you are currently worried. No prior knowledge, no reading, no clinical background required. Grandparents, step-parents and guardians are equally welcome.

Target age groups

One workshop, examples tuned across three stages. Parents of children in more than one band regularly attend together.

Ages 9-11
Late primary. Feelings still get named out loud, but worry, friendship pressure and school anxiety start to show up as body complaints and bedtime resistance.
Ages 11-14
The transition years. Conversations get shorter, privacy grows and the first real distress often hides behind irritability or withdrawal. This is where most of our examples sit.
Ages 14-18
Older teens. Identity, achievement pressure, phones and friendships dominate. The task shifts from asking questions to keeping the door open without pushing.

Who facilitates it

Jacqueline Klemke

Owner & Co-founder - Mental Health and Wellbeing Consultant

Jacqueline trained as a Life and Business Coach and as a Couples and Family Counsellor, and in Q4 2026 completes her training as a psychotherapist (non-medical practitioner). She is a Youth Mental Health First Aider and a certified Train-the-Trainer, and she leads the parent strand of Let's Be Real's whole-community approach.

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Nick Praulins

Co-founder & Associate Partner - Communication and Educational Consultant

Nick is a senior communication and educational consultant with over 20 years in education and leadership, including time as a school leader. He designs the practice conversations at the heart of NOTICE, so parents leave having rehearsed the exchange rather than only heard about it.

Download the free parent guide

10 Questions That Help Teenagers Open Up - a short, practical download you can use tonight, before any workshop starts.

For parents
10 Questions That Help Teenagers Open Up
Questions that get past fine, plus what to say when your teenager shuts the conversation down.
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Common questions

What is the NOTICE parent workshop?: NOTICE is a two-session live online workshop for parents and carers on how to talk with children and teenagers about mental health. It teaches the ANCHOR framework - Acknowledge, Notice, Connect, Hold space, Open up stigma, Remain - so you can respond well when your child opens up.
How long is it and what does it cost?: Two live two-hour sessions on Zoom, one week apart, for €96 in total. Refunds are available up to 30 days before the first session.
Which age groups is it for?: Parents and carers of children roughly aged 9 to 18. Most examples sit in the 11 to 16 range, where withdrawal, irritability and the flat “I'm fine” are most common, but the skills work either side of that.
Do I need any prior knowledge?: No. There is nothing to read beforehand and no clinical background needed. You do not have to be worried about your child to find the workshop useful.
Will this turn me into a therapist?: No. It helps you become the safe, trusted adult your child can turn to, and shows you when to involve the school or a professional.
Is it available in German, and can a school book it privately?: Yes to both. There are separate English and German cohorts, and schools regularly commission a private parent cohort for their own community.

Ask us about NOTICE

Not sure it is the right fit, or want a private cohort for your school? Send us a note and we will reply, usually within one working day.

Join the next NOTICE cohort

Cohorts run through the school year in English and German, with a private option for schools who want their whole parent community trained together.

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NOTICE parent workshop

What you will be able to do afterwards

How the two sessions run

The ANCHOR framework

Who it is for

Target age groups

Ages 9-11

Ages 11-14

Ages 14-18