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Girton Student Wellbeing

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All about being anxious

Statistics show that anxiety disorders are very common for young people aged between 16 and 25. In fact, 1 in 5 young women and 1 in 10 young men experience anxiety to an extent that interferes with their everyday life. As parents, it can be difficult to recognise the signs and symptoms and when to take action. Learn more about anxiety, and how to determine if it is an issue for your child.

 

Are exams stressing out your teenager?

With the prospect of exams and assignments coming up, your child may be feeling the pressure of study and school more intensely. While it is normal for young people to feel stressed out from time to time, some teenagers can experience higher levels of stress than others. This can lead to feeling nervous, anxious or overwhelmed. If you’re worried that your child is under a lot of stress and it’s affecting their everyday life, find out about what you can do to help.

 

Peer pressure and teenagers

It is normal and healthy for young people to focus more on their relationships with peers than with their family, and one of the concerns your teenager may have is how to fit in among their social circle. Peer groups play an important role in shaping young people’s lives and can often influence how an individual thinks and acts. For some teenagers, the thought of not fitting in can be overwhelming. You can help by encouraging your teenager to develop their own individuality and by teaching them to recognise the effects of peer pressure.

 

Insights: Issue 6

 

 

Championing Neurodiversity: Helping Your Child Thrive in a Neurotypical World 

Online Event for Australian Schools

LIVE on August 19th | 7pm AEST

 

Life for a neurodiverse child is a journey of highs and lows, marked by the joy of mastering new skills and the challenges of setbacks. As their parent or teacher, your support is crucial.

 

Empower your school staff and parents with our “Championing Neurodiversity” webinar, designed specifically to equip parents and teachers with the knowledge and strategies they need to help neurodiverse children flourish. 

 

Who is this webinar for? 

This webinar is for educators, parents, and carers of children who are diagnosed as neurodiverse, are undergoing assessment, or are suspected to be neurodiverse.

 

Webinar Highlights:

  • Celebrate Unique Strengths: Recognise and nurture the unique strengths of neurodiverse children.
  • Support Individual Needs: Tailor support to meet the individual needs of each child.
  • Provide Behavioural and Emotional Support: Implement effective strategies for better behavioural and emotional support.
  • Improve Communication and Social Skills: Enhance communication and foster positive social interactions.
  • Build Resilience: Help neurodiverse children build resilience and confidence.
  • Encourage Collaboration and Advocacy: Promote collaboration and advocate for the needs of neurodiverse children.

 

The Parents Website

 

Parental guidance: Cultivating key skills for success at school and beyond, with Andrew Fuller