Program for parents of teenagers
A six-session program for parents of adolescents aged 10 to 18 will run on Tuesdays, from August 16 to September 20 from 7pm to 9pm at the Peninsula Community Centre.
Tuning in to Teens aims to teach emotionally-intelligent parenting for those who want to learn how to improve ways of talking with a teenager.
The program's other objectives include helping parents to develop a better understanding of their teen, helping them to learn how to manage their emotions, teaching them to deal with conflict and preventing behaviour problems.
It aims to show parents how to help their teenage children develop emotional intelligence so they can become more aware, assertive and strong in situations of peer pressure, and have greater success with making friends and managing peer conflicts.
It aims to provide skills which will enable teenagers to be more able to cope when upset or angry, have fewer mental health and substance abuse difficulties and have more stable and satisfying relationships as adults.
Contact Coast Community Connections for bookings on 4341 9333 or for more information contact Michelle McNicol or Linda Thomas at RAPT on 4325 9600.
Email, 15 Jul 2016
Louise Manson, Peninsula Community Centre