Wellbeing and Community
Engagement Leader
Trish Lloyd
The City of Casey Youth Counselling and Support Service (YCaSS) provides free and confidential counselling support for
young people aged 10 - 25 with links to the City of Casey.
YCaSS is an accessible service as no Mental Health Care Plan or
Medicare card is needed, so support can commence without delay.
This support is provided face to face at one of our Youth Information Centres (Narre Warren, Cranbourne, Hampton Park) or through telehealth via phone or video call.
YCaSS provides the following supports:
Youth Counselling: Individual counselling for young people 13 - 25
Parent Support Sessions: Brief intervention for parents of children aged 10 - 25 on parenting strategies and psychoeducation for their children
Children’s Counselling: For young people aged 10 -12, with parent or guardian involvement when needed to support the counselling process
For more information or to request a service:
Call 9792 7279 to speak to an intake worker
Text 0417 347 909 with your name and number
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The first few weeks of getting back into the school groove can feel like a whirlwind. You might notice some extra grumpiness, tantrums, and maybe even a few tears thrown in for good measure.
Starting a new school year means adjusting to different routines, expectations, and faces. Plus, let's not forget about all that brainpower and concentration required for school stuff! So, when they finally crash back at home with you, it's like they can finally let it all out in a safe space.
During these adjustment weeks, cut yourself some slack and tweak your expectations a bit until things settle down.
Top Tips
1. Stay patient and loving Let them know you understand it's been a long day, but also gently remind them that yelling and screaming isn't the way to go. Take a few deep breaths together and hit the reset button.
2. Let some things slide
Sometimes, you might need to let a few things slide that you'd normally put your foot down about.
3. Sleep, Sleep, Sleep
Don't forget the Zzz's! Make bedtime even earlier if needed during this adjustment period.
To read more please click on the link below
Dad joke of the week
"What did the evil chicken lay? Deviled eggs..."
Join us at The Fathering Summit
Set to be a jam-packed event with a line up of accomplished and inspiring speakers. Whether you're a policymaker, leader, healthcare professional, educator, or a dad passionate about creating positive change, we've tailor-made this event just for you!
To purchase tickets please click on the following link https://www2.thefatheringproject.org/e/942423/the-fathering-summit-2024-/dmbyy/376378942/h/sS9KWpjZOjBng74VKzqJ6HtRxb4DjJ4EQyUTnB4eNCY
Podcast: Infant mental health
Infant mental health is key to child development and wellbeing. Tune into this podcast to hear how you can best support your infant's mental health and why it's so important.
To hear more please click on the following link https://www2.thefatheringproject.org/e/942423/ow-about-infant-mental-health-/dmbz2/376378942/h/sS9KWpjZOjBng74VKzqJ6HtRxb4DjJ4EQyUTnB4eNCY
Open conversations with your son
Keeping the lines of communication open with your son paves the way to a strengthened relationship. Hear from Dr Bruce Robinson on the best way to approach this.
To read more please click on the following link https://www2.thefatheringproject.org/e/942423/eed-to-be-open-with-your-sons-/dmbz5/376378942/h/sS9KWpjZOjBng74VKzqJ6HtRxb4DjJ4EQyUTnB4eNCY
FREE PARENTING/CARER SUPPORT PROGRAMS scheduled for Term 1, 2024.
For any queries or additional information, please feel free to contact the Group Work Practitioners at 5990 8400 or respond to this email: groupwork.south@vt.uniting.org
