Student Wellbeing

On Tuesday 15th September, the Department of Education and Training is presenting a free webinar for parents and carers by renowned child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, on building family resilience during coronavirus (COVID-19).

Parents and carers play a vital role in helping children feel safe through uncertain times.

Dr Carr-Gregg’s webinar is aptly named Managing the Coronacoaster – Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era.

In this webinar, Dr Carr-Gregg provides tools and strategies for parents and carers to help manage the lockdown and remote learning. Topics include:

• your supportive role
• setting the emotional tone
• focusing on what you can control
• how to deal with disappointment
• further resources and where to get help.

Dr Carr-Gregg’s presentation will run for 45 minutes. This will be followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session in which parents and carers can ask Dr Carr-Gregg questions.

Webinar details

• When: Tuesday September 15th
• Time: 7:30pm
• Duration: 45-minute presentation followed by 15-minute questions and answers session
• Format: online via Webex
• Cost: free

How to register

To register and for more information visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/managing-the-coronacoaster-tips-for-building-resilient-families-registration-117927100131

Can I catch it from my friend's pencil?: Talking to kids about COVID-19

Knowing how to talk to your children about the current pandemic can be a challenge. There is a need to provide information yet also manage natural anxieties. There was an excellent article in The Age last week about this. Michelle Dickinson is a Kiwi scientist who has launched a Youtube channel to help navigate the tricky questions that might come up.

This article can be found here https://www.theage.com.au/national/can-i-catch-it-from-my-friend-s-pencil-talking-to-kids-about-covid-19-20200828-p55qao.html