Tuning Into Teens - Term 3

Are you a parent of a teen? Do you want to build stronger connections, navigate the challenges of parenting a teenager, and learn new skills to support their development?

Join us for the Tuning Into Teens program, a 7-week course designed specifically for parents of children aged 11–17 years.

Learn how to:

This program has been made possible thanks to the Yarra Ranges Council Storm and COVID Recovery Grant.

• be better at talking with your teen?

• be better at understanding your teen?

• help your teen learn to manage their emotions?

• help to prevent behaviour problems in your teen?

• teach your teen to deal with conflict?

Tuning in to Teens® shows you how to help your teen develop emotional intelligence. Adolescents with higher emotional intelligence:

• are more aware, assertive and strong in situations of peer pressure

• have greater success with making friends and are more able to manage conflict with peers

• are more able to cope when upset or angry

• have fewer mental health and substance abuse difficulties

• have more stable and satisfying relationships as adults

• have greater career success

Program Details

• Duration: 7 consecutive weeks, 2-hour sessions

• Dates: Starting Term 3 - Final Dates to be confirmed.

• Location: Japara House

• Cost: $50 per person (covers the entire 7 week program)

• Available Spots: 10 spots (can accommodate up to 5 couples)

• Facilitators:

  • Annemarie– Accredited Facilitator, Paediatric and Mental Health Nurse and founder of Nurturing Parenthood.

  • Katerina – Psychologist