Parent and Guardian Information Evening

Adolescence and Parenting

Northcote High School’s Student Services Team warmly invite our Parents and Guardians to attend an information session on Adolescence and Parenting presented by Dr Katie Wood BBSc. (Hons.), Phd (Clinical), LaTrobe.

Katie is a senior lecturer and clinical psychologist at Swinburne University of Technology. She is the Course Director for the Master of Counselling and Master of Clinical Psychology Programs at Swinburne. She also teaches clinical psychology and counselling trainees. She earned her PhD at LaTrobe University and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists. Previously, Katie worked at Albert Road Centre for Health where she was the team leader of an adolescent day program. She has also worked at Eastern Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. Katie has been in private practice for over 20 years, specialising in working with young people, their families and schools.       

Presentation topics include:

• Adolescent development 
• Parenting an adolescent
• Developing a positive relationship with your adolescent
• Managing family cohesion, boundaries and the challenges of modern family life

Target audience:

All parents and guardians are welcome to attend.

Cost: Free

Date: Wednesday May 8, 2019

Time:

6.20pm arrival

6.30pm – 7.30pm presentation

7.30pm - 745pm Q&A

Venue: Northcote High School Library

RSVP: Please reserve your seat by booking on https://www.trybooking.com/BCIJW

For further information, please contact Student Services on 9488 2321