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Centacare Courses

Centacare and the Family Relationship Centre are here to help you strengthen family relationships; help families stay together; and assist families through separation

“The attitude you have as a parent is what your kids will learn from more than what you tell them.

They don’t remember what you try to teach them.

They remember what you are.” -Jim Henson

Please note: Due to the pandemic and social distancing requirements there are less spaces available than usual so if you would like to attend please book early

Courses for Separated Parents

Building Connections - One session FREE

This program aims to help separated parents have healthy and strong relationships with their children.

The pre-mediation program covers:

- ways of communicating with the other parent

- the impact of separation and conflict on children

- setting goals for future parenting

NEXT SESSION: Monday, 21 June, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Parenting Courses

Surviving Your Adolescents - Two sessions - FREE 

Surviving Your Adolescents will provide parents with some useful skills for dealing with teenage behaviour. Find out what is normal behaviour for a teenager; how to manage risk-taking; tips to maintain and improve your relationship with your teenager; and the Four Cardinal Sins (what not to do) and what to do with your teens.

NEXT SESSIONS: Tuesday 15th & 22nd June - 9.30am - 12.30pm

Toolkit for Dads - One session FREE

"By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he's wrong."

Supporting Children with Developmental Trauma - 6 sessions - FREE

Understanding the behaviour of children with developmental trauma, what to look for and how to help, therapeutic parenting, PACE, attachment and why it's important.

NEXT SESSIONS: 6 Tuesdays - 13, 20, 27 July & 3, 10, 17 August - 9.30am to 12.30pm

Council of Catholic School Parents News

The Council of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT is the peak body representing parents and carers of children and young people in Catholic schools.  Please see their website for many publications including newsletters, media releases and submissions, research papers, educational tips, activities and fact sheets. 

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