Student Wellbeing
Community Seminar Information
There are a number of seminars and programs coming up that are available to parents and carers.
CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
Trauma
Effects of Trauma on Children and Young People
(presented by Maureen O'Brien, Senior Social Worker and Margaret deKam Senior Social Worker)
This seminar will focus on the:
- biological effects of trauma on the developing brain
- memory of trauma
- the impact of trauma on behaviour
- skills deficit
- behavioural management
Where: Maroondah Federation Estate
When: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Cost: $80
Contact: Marion Bernard
Phone: 9895 4069
CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
Autism Spectrum
When it sounds like ASD and it looks like ASD but it's not ASD - what is it and how can we help?
Presented by:
Dr Sian Hughes (Paediatrician)
Dr Michelle Rowland - Psychologist
Vivien Williams - Speech Pathologist
Where: Maroondah Federation Estate
When: Tuesday 8th September 2015
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Cost: $80
Contact: Marion Bernard
Phone: 9895 4069
CONNECTIONS/HEADSPACE
Who's in Charge?
Does your child hurt, intimidate or abuse you?
Do you feel you are losing control?
Want to better handle conflict?
The 'Who's in Charge?' group is a 7-week program for parents or carers of young people (8-18) who are beyond control, violent or defiant.
The group aims to:
- Provide a supportive environment to share experiences and ideas
- Reduce the guilt and shame which most parents feel
- Offer ideas to help you develop individual strategies for managing your child's behaviour
- Explore ways of increasing safety and wellbeing
- Help you feel more in control and less stressed
Where: EV's Youth Centre (Croydon)
When: Wednesdays 21st October to 2nd December
Time: 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Cost: FREE
Contact: Rima
Phone: 9801 6088