Host - Welcome to DadSpace
Has everyone signed in? Introduce yourself as the host, and any co-hosts.
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*There may be some photographs and clips taken throughout the session, so please let us know if you do not wish to be in the photographs, you can take the photos instead.
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*DadSpace facilitates "Brotherly Support Between Fathers". We are not councillors or therapists, but we can signpost to agencies that can provide targeted support upon request.
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*If you are affected by anything in today's session, please speak to a host at the end and we can arrange a follow up call or brief 121.
Our Vision
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To provide a safe space for dads to talk, listen and share their experiences of fatherhood across the South East
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We believe DadSpace should be accessible to all dads and hope to see one in every town or city.
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Consistency is key, we aim to offer DadSpace meet-ups on a regular basis.
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Dads know they’ve always got a place to go. We’ve got your back!
Our Values
We celebrate fatherhood and promote good communication
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The impact fathers have on a young person's life is diverse and we believe the whole family unit benefits from our sessions.
DadSpace is a free space
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We will have no financial barriers to participation. Our core DadSpace sessions will remain free for all dads to attend and be heard.
We are here for each other
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DadSpace facilitates a strong peer to peer support network for dads, known as the Brotherhood. We are also able to signpost dads to outside support and services if needed.
We keep it simple
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In a complex and busy world, we aim to keep DadSpace simple.
Integrity and honesty is everything at DadSpace
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In all of our interactions, we promote respect, tolerance and mindfulness of each other’s privacy and time. Creating a friendly and inclusive culture for all dads.
Notices and Events
*Let guests know about next 3-4 up coming events
Latest Events can be found on our Calendar page - latest events listed below:
The Talking Piece
Introduce the Talking Piece
This is your opportunity to speak, say as much or as little as you want.
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We encourage you to introduce yourself, your family and share more if you wish to, but it is fine to just pass the talking piece on to the next person if they don’t want to talk.
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*Large groups may wish to limit to 3-5 mins per person.
The rules of engagement are:
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Courage
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Confidentiality
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Honestly
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Mindful
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Non judgmental
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Respect
Take what you want from these sessions and ask what you need in confidence.
If you have a question or want to respond to the person holding the talking piece, please raise your hand.
We clap each person as they finish.
Closing Statements & Referals
Kent County Council
Medway Council