From the School Psychologists

The Kidman Centre is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the understanding, prevention and reduction of mental health problems in young people aged 5 to 25. 

The following free online Workshops are scheduled for the remainder of 2025: 

Teen Anxiety (Part 2): Building Confidence with Exposure Strategies

Wednesday 9 JULY 2025 (4 to 5PM)

WHO IS THIS FOR: Parents and caregivers of teens aged 12–18

DESCRIPTION: Building on Part 1, this session focuses on how to support teens in facing their fears—like public speaking or social situations—using step-by-step exposure therapy techniques. Learn how to create an exposure hierarchy to reduce avoidance and build confidence.

Making Space for Anxiety: Tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Monday 4 August 2025 (6 to 7PM)

WHO IS THIS FOR: Parents and caregivers of anxious children or teens

DESCRIPTION: This workshop introduces practical tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help young people make room for anxiety, rather than fight it. We’ll explore mindfulness, defusion strategies, and values-based actions that support emotional flexibility.

Body Calm: Relaxation Skills to Support Emotional Distress

Tuesday 26 August 2025 (6 to 7PM)

WHO IS THIS FOR: Parents and caregivers

DESCRIPTION: Does your child experience nausea, muscle tension, a racing heart, or other physiological signs of distress? This workshop explores body-based coping tools including progressive muscle relaxation, calming breath techniques, grounding skills, and mindfulness to help regulate the body’s response to stress. 

Tech-Smart Parenting: Creating Healthy Screen Time Habits

Tuesday 16 September 2025 (4 to 5PM)

WHO IS THIS FOR: Parents and caregivers of children and teens 

DESCRIPTION: Held during the school holidays, this workshop will help you develop balanced screen time routines with your kids. Learn how to create a family plan, understand common apps, and build healthier digital habits that support mental wellbeing.

Supporting Teens with Low Mood and Suicide Risk

Wednesday 1 October 2025 (6 to 7PM)

WHO IS THIS FOR: Parents and caregivers of teens

DESCRIPTION:  Learn how to support teens experiencing low mood and navigate conversations around suicide safely. This session explores the cycle of low mood and offers practical, evidence-based strategies for checking in, building connection, and opening difficult conversations with care.  

Helping Teens with ADHD: Tools to Support Executive Functioning 

Tuesday 11 November 2025 (6 to 7PM)

WHO IS THIS FOR: Parents and caregivers of teens with ADHD

DESCRIPTION: Executive functioning plays a key role in ADHD. This workshop introduces practical tools used in therapy—like planners, visual timetables, verbal warnings, and scaffolds—to help teens improve organisation, focus, and independence.

Putting It All Together: A Clinical Psychologist’s Guide to Supporting Your Child

Tuesday 2 December 2025 (6 to 7PM)

WHO IS THIS FOR: All parents and caregivers

DESCRIPTION:  Want to know how it all fits together? In this final session, a clinical psychologist shares five key evidence-based strategies to support children’s emotional wellbeing—covering thoughts, feelings, behaviours, body signals, and the role of family connection.

More information about the work of the Kidman Centre is available on their website The Kidman Centre | University of Technology Sydney

Workshops are offered online via Zoom. To register for a Workshop please email Roanna.Chan@uts.edu.au