BIO
Ali Jeffries has a passion for working with parents who are caring for a child with mental health issues.
In 2012 her journey of navigating the system to get appropriate care for her children began with all the many challenges and obstacles. Getting support for her children was extremely difficult but getting support for herself as their carer was nigh on impossible.
There was nothing set up to address this so she decided there and then that when things were calmer she would endeavour to ensure that in the future parents who found themselves in a similar situation would have someone to talk to. Ali wants to offer peace of mind that they are not on their own.
Ali has a background working with children with ASD both in special schools and mainstream settings. Together with the knowledge she has gained in her professional capacity and as a Mum, she has put together a guide for parents by sharing tips and tricks and coaching them in the importance of self-care. She believes this is essential when you are caring for others.
Are you a parent caring for a child or young person with physical or mental health issues?
Are you struggling to get the right support not only for your child but for yourself as well?
Navigating the obstacles that come alongside caring for a child with additional needs can seem like a minefield.
It can often feel like it is you against the whole world and it is so hard to know where to turn or what to do.
Ali Jeffries was plummeted into this unknown world herself and knows only too well of the difficulties and heartache that parent carers can face.
In this book Ali shares her experience and compassion through practical advice for anyone responsible for young people who need extra help. She offers support and insight and gently holds the hands of those facing difficult situations with their own children. Ali helps parents avoid pitfalls and gives them confidence that whatever it is they are facing into; they do not have to do it alone. She also coaches parents in the importance of self-care, understanding only too well how important it is to look after yourself as well as the ones you are caring for.
Ali is a wife, mum, artist and writer and works with children with special educational needs.