Wellbeing and Safety

We have more for you from The Resilience Project in follow up to Martin’s presentation– thanks for taking the time to complete our TWO MINUTE FEEDBACK SURVEY to determine the value of us continuing to invest in and offer opportunities for parent sessions with the TRP. 

Resharing the link to the presentation recording - it expires on the 8th April.

Martin, as always, posed some thought provoking ideas around our role as parent and role model in a child's life:

Connection is vital to our happiness - meaningful social interactions, telling stories, established relationships.

*Our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance - don’t compare yourself with others, don’t compare your kids with their peers.

*Are we fitting in or are we belonging?

*If we never talk about our failures, how will our children know what is real? Talk about the things that don’t go well.

*How are you letting your kids take some risks?

Vulnerability - fundamental for developing trust in a relationship 

*How does vulnerabilty feel? free fallling, letting go of control, fear, being all in, courage and fear meet, anxiety and panic

*What does it look like? Calling out behaviours, standing up to gossip, asking for help, admitting you are afraid, saying sorry and taking responsibility, being comfortable in your own skin.

*Could you ...? Share your story, model vulnerabilty, listen to others, be content with yourself, get out in nature, celebrate

*Don’t forget to tell your kids you love them. 

*You are a parent, remember how lucky you are.

If you are looking for more ...

Authentic Connections: Brene Brown, a research professor, defines connection as being the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued. Therefore, creating an environment where children feel this way will provide the opportunity to build important authentic connections. 

Connection:  https://theresilienceproject.com.au/2023-parent-carer-hub-inspire-hugh-martin/

In this presentation, Hugh shares a few strategies to help build an authentic connection with your children or any person in your life. The key is to listen, validate, label emotions and then offer assistance to help solve the problem if the other person wants that assistance.

For mental health resources and support information, visit The Resilience Project’s Support Page