Workshops for Parents: Engaging Adolescents

By Therese Neill, Counsellor

During adolescence a young person experiences profound physical and neurological changes. At times this can be overwhelming.

Parents and carers are in a unique position to support adolescents develop the ability to manage strong emotions, tolerate frustrations and cope with tough conversations. 

Radford parents are invited to sign up for a series of three consecutive workshops designed for parents of adolescents aged 12–18. Places are still available. 

These Engaging Adolescents workshops will run from 6–8pm in the College Boardroom, on the three following dates:

• Wednesday, 6 June
• Wednesday, 13 June
• Wednesday, 20 June. 

Parents and carers will learn:

• The common concerns carers hold and reasonable expectations to have of your adolescent.
• A deeperunderstanding of the changes your young person experiences during adolescence.
• A three-option model and flow chart to guide decision-making around when to intervene with adolescent behaviour.
• Skills to build and maintain a relationship with your teenager.
• Skills for tough conversations for those problems you just can’t ignore.

About the presenter, Therese Neill

I am a school psychologist working in the Radford Secondary School. 

I have worked for over 25 years as a psychologist in a range of settings, spending the past 20 years in tertiary and secondary education.

I enjoy working with adolescents and families, am a parent to two teenage children and am very much looking forward to sharing the ideas of 'Engaging Adolescents' with Radford families. 

Course registration

Register for this course by contacting Helen Batt on 6162 6269. 

Places are limited. 

Course cost

The course costs $30 which will be charged to your child’s school account.

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