Face to Face in Surrey and Sussex - Befriending parents of children newly diagnosed with a disability.
Do you remember the feelings you had when you first discovered your child had a disibility?
Did you need to talk to someone who had shared that experience and could really understand?
Would you like to "be there" for someone going through that experience now?

Face to Face is an one-to-one parent befriending service developed to help parents deal with the emotions they feel when they discover their child has a disability. Many parents feel devastated, frightened, angry and isolated when their child is diagnosed. Although most have access to professionals who can help, many feel the need to talk to someone who will truly understand - someone who has been there before - another parent.

If you think you may be interested phone Marion Moffatt on 01342 832 123; email marion@facetofacesurreysussex.org.uk or write to Face to Face, Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre, The High Street, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6AB.

Volunteers are offered a free place on a training course, led by a professional trainer, to ensure they are comfortable with and have the necessary skills to become a befriender. The course is 35 hours long and covers such topics as the impact of diagnosis, the model of adjustment, self awareness and listening and responding.