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Family Heritage Learning Programme

Discover meaningful ways to strengthen family bonds through shared traditions, storytelling, and creating lasting memories that span generations.

847 Families Supported
6 Month Programme
12 Core Modules
98% Programme Completion

Building Stronger Family Connections

This isn't about complicated theories or overwhelming techniques. We focus on simple, practical approaches that busy families can actually use.

Through our programme, you'll learn how to create meaningful traditions that work for your specific family situation. Whether you're dealing with teenagers who seem disconnected, or trying to bridge generational gaps, we provide tools that make sense.

  • Weekly family storytelling sessions that everyone enjoys
  • Simple tradition-building activities for any schedule
  • Communication techniques that reduce family conflict
  • Memory-making projects that bring generations together
  • Practical solutions for common family challenges

The programme runs for six months, starting September 2025. We keep groups small - maximum 15 families - so everyone gets personal attention and support.

Family gathered around kitchen table sharing stories and creating memories together
Portrait of programme facilitator
Dr. Edmund Whitmore
Family Heritage Specialist

What You'll Actually Learn

Foundation Month: Understanding Your Family Story
We start by helping you map your family's unique history and identify the values that matter most to your household. No complicated family trees - just practical ways to understand what makes your family tick.
Creating New Traditions
Learn how to establish meaningful routines that stick. From weekly family dinners with a twist to seasonal celebrations that everyone looks forward to.
Bridging Generation Gaps
Practical strategies for helping grandparents, parents, and children connect despite different perspectives and communication styles.
Memory Preservation Projects
Simple, achievable ways to document family stories and create keepsakes that future generations will treasure.
Handling Family Conflicts Constructively
When family gatherings turn tense, you'll have tools to redirect conversations and maintain family bonds even during disagreements.
Sustaining Long-term Family Connection
How to maintain the progress you've made and adapt your approach as your family grows and changes over time.

How Our Approach Differs

We've designed our programme based on what actually works for real families, not theoretical models.

Traditional Therapy
Self-Help Books
Byyssos Programme
Time Commitment
Weekly hour-long sessions
Individual reading time
Flexible 2-hour monthly sessions
Practical Application
Discussion-focused
Theory-heavy
Hands-on family activities
Family Involvement
Usually individual-focused
Individual reading
Whole family participation
Long-term Support
Session-dependent
Limited ongoing guidance
6-month structured programme
Cost Approach
Per-session billing
One-time purchase
Fixed programme investment
The programme helped us turn Sunday dinners from arguments about phone usage into genuine conversations about what's happening in everyone's lives. My teenage daughter actually looks forward to our family time now. We've started a tradition of sharing one interesting thing from our week, and it's amazing what you learn about your own family members.
Programme participant

Marcus Rothwell

Father of three, Surrey

Multi-generational family working together on a memory preservation project

Real Results from Real Families

After completing our programme, families tell us they feel more connected and have better tools for handling everyday challenges together.

Sarah from Brighton mentioned that her mother-in-law started joining their monthly family storytelling sessions, sharing stories from her childhood in Ireland that the grandchildren had never heard before.

The Hendersons from Manchester found that the simple tradition of writing family gratitude notes helped them navigate a difficult period when their eldest was going through unemployment.

We start with where your family is right now. No judgment about past difficulties or current challenges. Just practical steps forward that make sense for your specific situation.

The next programme begins September 2025, with monthly sessions running through February 2026. Applications open in July, and we typically fill our spots by mid-August.

Join Our Next Programme

Applications for September 2025 open this July. Get in touch to learn more about how our Family Heritage Learning Programme can strengthen your family connections.