Wellbeing and
Mental Health Leader
Trish Lloyd
Anglicare Victoria
Parenting Support Programs for Term 2, 2024
FREE PARENTING/CARER SUPPORT PROGRAMS scheduled for Term 2, 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
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
Chat to:
George Tsiongas (Youth Counsellor)
About me: I enjoy playing table tennis, watching comedy shows and I support the Hawthorn Football Club!
Michelle Yang (Youth Counsellor)
About me: I enjoy eating healthy foods, going to the gym and socialising with family & friends!
Tracey Bailey (Youth Counsellor)
About me: I enjoy meditation, going on walks and travelling all over Australia!
Carmen Wilson (Team Leader Youth Counselling & Support Service)
About me: I enjoy skiing, gardening and getting into nature!
For more updates, feel free to check out:
www.instagram.com/caseyyouthservices
www.facebook.com/caseyyouthservices
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Navigating adolescence in 2024 presents unique challenges!
In the midst of pervasive social media, escalating technology use, and the accompanying pressures, teenagers require your support.
Teens undergo significant physical and emotional transformations, profoundly influencing their self-perception and confidence.
Given these dynamics, it's natural for teenagers to grapple with confusion and insecurity, making discussions about self-esteem crucial for fathers of teenagers.
As fathers, we play a pivotal role in nurturing our children's self-esteem, encompassing both their self-perception and body image.
Top Tips
1. Be supportive
As they explore new looks and styles. This is a natural way of them exploring their identity and self-image.
2. Be aware
Be aware of the impact of negative body talk around your teenagers about your own body, other people and theirs.
3. Be realistic
Teach realistic expectations. Analyse different celebrities and influencers and discuss whether they are healthy or even realistic representations to compare themselves to.
To read more please click on the following link
Dad joke of the week
"Every time I take my dog to the park the ducks try to bite him. That's what I get for buying a pure bread dog..."
Podcast: Ben Bravery's inspiring story
Ben Bravery shares his story - from his battle with cancer at the age of 28, to finding his father, and becoming a dad himself, to why he became a Doctor and the inspiration behind his book.
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Join us tonight
Our virtual Dads Group is getting together tonight to have a 20 minute discussion about unconditional love. Hear from our Dads Group team, Rodney Eade, Wayne Hounsom and John Rutter on this topic.
To read more please click on the following link
https://www2.thefatheringproject.org/e/942423/virtual-dads-group-/dw87m/408369822/h/ySh6r7GGYtGw2yEoJoLchPr2Rl7L6NuW47pbd56UM2Y
Talking safe risk taking
Discussing risk taking with your teen is an important conversation. From healthy risks, to navigating unhealthy risks will help set your teen up for success.
To read more please click on the following link