From the Counsellor

Boys in Crisis - Term Three

You are invited to two informative and relevant sessions on 'Boys in Crisis' curated by Mr Justin Coulson on Fridays in Weeks Two and Four from 1.30pm to 3.30pm in the Wellness Centre (SS5). Afternoon tea will be providedas we share these meaningful and topical chat and chomp events. Please let Sheryl Moncur know of your interest for catering purposes. sheryl.moncur@gsg.wa.edu.au

Session 1 Friday 29 July Week Two

Webinar 1: Boys and Sex presented by Peggy Orenstein, 52 mins

As parents/educators, we have a tendency to only talk about risk and danger when it comes to sex. Instead, if we change this focus to responsibility and joy, our boys will view sex differently, their partners differently, and make safer, healthier, and wiser choices. In this conversation with Dr Justin Coulson and Peggy Orenstein, they discuss where challenging male sexual behaviour come from and how to give your boys a healthier understanding of both the physical and emotional aspects of sexual intercourse.

Webinar 2: Boys, Gaming and Screens by Brad Marshall, 1 hr 

Screens are like ice cream! We can’t expect our boys to exhibit perfect self-control around technology, just like we don’t always have perfect self-control around sweets. Therefore as parents, we have a responsibility to set healthy boundaries for them to guide their technology use. In this conversation, Dr Justin Coulson and Brad Marshall tackle the big topic of ‘gaming’ and screen usage for boys.

Session 2 Friday 12 August Week Four

Webinar 3: Boys, Alcohol and Other Drugs by Paul Dillon, 54 mins

In this important conversation, Dr Justin Coulson and Paul Dillon discuss what’s actually happening with our boys around alcohol, drugs, vaping and other substances in the schoolyard. They also share ways to bring up the drug and alcohol conversation with our boys so they can learn to make healthy decisions when they are out in the real world.

Webinar 4: A Mumma’s Perspective by Mia Freedman, 41 mins

When our boys grow up, it hurts. The heartbreaking grief that comes as our sons grow up and don’t need us anymore is not spoken of often enough. At the same time, there is an incredible joy that comes from watching them fall in love and take steps to begin their own life. In this important conversation, Dr Justin Coulson and Mia Freedman talk about our boys growing up, how to teach them good principles, and how to let go of them when the time is right.

Youth Mental Health First Aid - Term Three

I am very excited and hopeful in offering this comprehensive and popular course to GSG community members on Fridays of Weeks Seven, Eight and Nine of Term Three.  This 14 hour course is geared towards adults who live with, coach, support, parent and care for young people aged from 12 to 18. Both staff and community members will be able to attend. 

See the flyer below for information about the content of the course.

The course will occur over three sessions on three consecutive Fridays: 2nd, 9th and 16th of September from 11.30am to 4.15pm. 

Please contact sheryl.moncur@gsg.wa.edu.au to register your interests and for further details. 

Website: Youth MHFA | Mental Health First Aid

Yours in Mental Fitness and Thriving,

Ms Sheryl Moncur | Counsellor