7 weekly sessions support parents/caregivers to:

• Reflect upon why you parent the way you do & what you do well
• Learn more about how a child’s brain grows and influences their thoughts, feelings and behaviours
• Understand the hidden meaning of children’s behaviour & your response to it
• Reflect upon the subtle messages you send your children everyday & how they respond
• Develop effective skills around deep listening & being present in the moment
• Understand how common barriers can influence your relationship with your child
• Acknowledge how caring for self, fosters positive family relationships

Overview

A nuturing, empowering and kind program for parents and carers who have experienced family violence.

Bringing Up Great Kids Parenting After Family Violence provides a friendly and safe environment for parents to learn from each other and begin a journey of understanding and healing themselves and their children from the impact of family violence.

7 weekly sessions support parents/caregivers to:

• Understand how family violence affects parents’ relationships with their children.
• Learn about how parenting is affected by family violence, and how to overcome these impacts in order to feel more confident and effective as parents.
• Identify important messages that parents want children to know.
• Learn more about the brain development in children and how this influences their thoughts, feeling and behaviour.
• Understand the meaning behind behaviours, and how to respond to children’s underlying feelings and needs.
• Discover ways to take care of yourself as parents and find help when help is needed.
• Learn about your own parenting wisdom, strength and courage.

Building mastery over self and with others:

This is an 6 week program for boys grade 4, 5 and 6 that creates a supportive space to explore the now, the future and how to achieve mastery of the journey.

Mastering emotional regulation, impulse, socialising, family relationships, school issues, self-acceptance, and critical thinking.

Activity-based, indoor and outdoor learning for all abilities to challenge the mind and develop vital skills.

Growing up can be exciting AND challenging:

EmpowerHER is a small group program for girls in Grades 4- 6, to empower them with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate challenges and to develop into resilient, confident, and empathetic individuals.

Games, activities, and focused conversations are used to foster positive mental health foundations, a strong sense of self-identity and effective communication skills. Participants will also develop friendships and practice their new skills while having a lot of fun.

• Building Foundations of Self-Worth
• Embracing Body Positivity
• Easing Anxiety and Stress
• Boosting Confidence and Communication
• Nurturing Meaningful Connections
• Healthy Boundaries for Lifelong Relationships
• Celebration and shared meal – This final session will occur during the school holidays and be a longer session