NEW FREE ON DEMAND CALM CONNECTION WORKSHOP
Building Calm and Connection in a family with teenager.
Learn how to build resilience and connection with your teen when they are rolling their eyes, saying I don’t care, retreating to their bedroom, absorbed in tech or yelling at you.
For access click here
In this free workshop you will learn…
The most common and sometimes harmful misconceptions held about teenagers
What to do about eye rolls, emotional outbursts, withdrawal and arguing about chores
The steps you can take to help you connect with your teen so they listen, talk to you normally and take responsibility for themselves
CALM CONNECTION PROGRAM FOR PARENTS OF TWEENS AND TEENS
Calm Connection Program.
Feel less exhausted, worried and frustrated. What you can do to bring calm and connection to your family with teenagers. For more information click here.
OTHER RESOURCES & HELPFUL LINKS
FREE APPS
10 minute mindfulness exercises
Breathing
https://au.reachout.com/tools-and-apps/reachout-breathe
HELPFUL SHORT VIDEOS
Understanding Mindfulness
Meditation: How to be OK with dark thoughts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7u5N2MfTNU
Meditation: Changing perspective
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN6g2mr0p3Q
All it takes is 10 mindful minutes
https://www.ted.com/talks/andy_puddicombe_all_it_takes_is_10_mindful_minutes?language=en
Other helpful TED talks
Procrastination - Inside the mind of a master procrastinator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arj7oStGLkU
The power of vulnerability- Brene’ Brown
https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability?language=en
Listening to Shame – Brene’ Brown
https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame?language=en
MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION- WEBSITES
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
BOOKS
Parenting resources
Helping your anxious child. A step by step guide for parents. By Ronald M Rapee, Ann Wignall, Susan H Spence, Vanessa Cobham and Heidi Lyneham.
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 revolutionary strategies to nurture your child's developing mind, survive everyday parenting struggles, and help your family thrive. Daniel J Seigel, Tina Payne Bryson.
When to really worry: Mental health problems in teenagers and what to do about them. Michael Carr-Gregg.
Brainstorm: The power and purpose of the teenage brain. Daniel J Seigel.
Adult resources
The confidence gap: A guide to overcoming fear and self-doubt. Russ Harris.
The happiness trap: How to stop struggling and start living. Russ Harris.
Reinventing your life: How to break free from Negative Life Patterns. By Jeffrey E Young and Janet S Klosko.
CRISIS NUMBERS
We are not a crisis support service, If you require immediate support for yourself or a loved one, please contact 000 or attend your local hospital emergency department or contact the following services.
To access acute care services in your area call the Mental Health Line
Ph: 1800 011 511.
Northern Beaches Hospital
Ph: 9105 5000
Royal North Shore Hospital & Cremorne Mental Health Centre After Hours Crisis Team
Ph: 9926 7111
Hornsby Kuringai Hospital
Ph: 9477 9123
Ph: 9477 9520 (Emergency Crisis Team)
Ryde Hospital & Ryde Hunters Hill Crisis Service
Ph: 9874 0199
St Vincent’s Public Hospital
Ph: 9361 2520
Lifeline 24 Hour Telephone Counselling
Ph: 13 11 14
Kids Helpline
Ph: 1800 551 800
Parentline
Ph: 1300 1300 52
Northern Beaches Women’s Refuge Centre
Ph: 9560 1605
Domestic Violence Counselling & Advice Service –
24 Hour, Free Counselling, Assessment and Referral
Ph: 1800 656 463
Alcohol & Drug Information Service –
24 Hour Advice, Information, Referral
Ph: 9361 8000, Country: 1800 422 599 (toll free)
Westmead Hospital
Ph: 9845 6333
Beyond Blue Info Line
Ph: 1300 224 636
Northern Beaches Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) (business hours only)
Ph: 02 9388 5150
Suicide call back service
Ph: 1300 659 467
FaCS Helpline (to report children at risk of harm):
Ph: 132 111