Upcoming Events
Date Claimers
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
Tuesday 27 February 2024 | Breaking Point - Unpacking the Crisis in Youth Mental Health with Dr Justin Coulson - 7 pm |
Monday 15 April 2024 | Confident and Capable with Dr. Judith Locke - 6pm |
Tuesday 7 May 2024 | Headspace - Mental Health Education Session - 6pm |
Monday 17 June 2024 | Change your brain change your life with Nathan Wallis |
| TBA | James Nottingham |
Breaking Point - Unpacking the Crisis in Youth Mental Health
Join Dr. Justin Coulson, Australia's leading parenting expert, as he unpacks the mental health crisis enveloping our kids.
Date: Tuesday 27 February 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free
In this session Dr. Justin Coulson will cover:
- The root causes behind the deteriorating state of mental health, and who (or what) is responsible.
- The tools you need to reverse this trend for your children.
- Science-backed, relationship-focused strategies to remedy school refusal.
- Realistic approaches for managing screen time in a way that protects your child's wellbeing without completely alienating them from their peers.
- Creating margin in your home and family life to protect and promote mental wellness.
Note: This is a live webinar, you will receive the link via email and reminders 2 days and 1 hour before the event. A link will be available for 14 days after the event in case of timetable clashes so you can catch up and watch it later.
Confident and Capable
The Gap State High School Parents as Partners program is hosting a twilight session with Dr Judith Locke, Clinical Psychologist.
Date: Monday 15 April 2024
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: The Gap State High School - Auditorium
Cost: $25.00 (inclusive of GST and Booking fee)
Helping your child become confident and capable
In this session, Judith uses latest research and clinical experience to show positive and effective strategies parents can use to help their children become more confident and capable and help the family become more harmonious.
The sessions
- assist parents ensure their child experiences fulfilling years at school
- offer solutions to parents to help children cope better with the demands of school and schoolwork and encourage their child’s personal motivation and independence
- give parents strategies they can use to ensure their relationship with their child remains positive
- help parents assist their child develop maturity and responsibility to do well in their life beyond school.
Mental Health Education Session
Headspace Schools & Communities would like to invite you to attend a Mental Health Education session for Parents and Carers of The Gap State High School.
Date: Tuesday 7 May 2024
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: The Gap State High School - Auditorium
Cost: Free
This interactive session will cover:
- Mental health and wellbeing in adolescence
- How to have conversations with young people about their mental health & wellbeing
- Strategies for parents and carers about how to support their young person
- Where you and your young person can go for support
Please note: These sessions are not suitable for young people to attend.
For more information contact Alison Moore at HeadofYear9@thegapshs.eq.edu.au
Change Your Brain! Change Your Life!
The Gap State High School Parents as Partners program is hosting a twilight session with Nathan Wallis, Neuroscience Educator.
Date: Monday 17 June 2024
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: The Gap State High School - TBA
Cost: TBA