Wellbeing

Dear Parents and Carers,

My name is Sarah Chapman and I am a registered psychologist specialising in child and adolescent mental health. I am extremely passionate about the importance of early intervention and accessible mental health support.

I will be on-site at Carlton North Primary once a week to provide support for any student that may benefit from psychology sessions. 

Concerns/challenges that have a high prevalence in childhood and youth include worry/anxiety, negative thinking, depression, social challenges, concentration, emotional and behavioural regulation challenges. Early intervention is an important step to promote positive coping skills. Not only will this help children negotiate current life challenges, but equips them with strengths and skills for future challenges.

I work collaboratively with you, your child, and the teachers to maximise opportunities for positive growth.  Sessions are run at the school at NO OUT OF POCKET COST through Medicare bulk billing. 

If you believe that this might benefit your child, please contact the school administration staff and request a Parent Pack for further information.

Warm Regards,

Sarah

Berry Street Integrated Family Services is offering the Tuning into Teens parenting program once more in Term 3. It is a free 6-week group program that will run on Wednesdays from 11am – 1pm (2 hours), beginning on 13th August with the final session occurring on 17th September (6 consecutive weeks). The group will run online, via Zoom. It will be facilitated by 2 Integrated Family Services staff members, and we will cap the group at 8-10 participants. Tuning into Teens is suitable for caregivers of children aged 11 and older.

For those of you that may be unfamiliar with the group program, here are some of its key features and benefits:

• It is an interactive evidence-based parenting program developed by child and adolescent psychologists based at the Mindful Centre in the University of Melbourne.
• It helps promote emotional intelligence and resilience in teens.
• Sessions are built around group discussion, activities and some roleplays where participants reflect on their parenting and practice the strategy of Emotion Coaching. Participants are also asked to share their experiences of Emotion Coaching at home with their teen, with the group.
• It supports caregivers to better attune to their teen’s emotions and support them with these through Emotion Coaching.
• It supports caregivers to teach their teens how to better manage their emotions.
• It can reduce isolation for caregivers through peer support.
• It can help to prevent or reduce behaviour problems in teens through a more connected relationship with their caregiver.

We are pleased to offer the Tuning in to Teens program for parents/carers in Term 3. This 6-session program is a great opportunity to better understand and help your child as they (prepare to) navigate high school and adolescence. The program helps you reflect on how you can strengthen your relationship with your child and build their emotional intelligence. More information in the flyers attached.

Tuning in to Teens: Tuesday evenings, at Richmond High School

5-7pm

Commences 12 Aug (for 6 weeks)

To register, visit tint-rhs.eventbrite.com.au/ 

Tuning in to Teens: Thursday mornings, at headspace Collingwood

9.45am-11.45am

Commences 14 Aug (for 6 weeks)

To register, visit tint-ssps.eventbrite.com.au 

FREE WEBINAR: Unlocking the mysteries of the teenage brain

Join us as we unpack the big developmental changes that occur in the teenage brain. This new understanding will shed light on the tricky behaviours you might experience in your home. We’ll explore strategies to strengthen your relationship with your teen and support them asthey navigate this important developmental stage.

When: Thu 31 Jul, 7:00pm-8:15pm

Where: online (login details provided on registration)

Who for: Parents & carers of teens & tweens 

Cost: Free

Register: bit.ly/unlock-teen-brain-310725