Do you want to help your child or teen who may be exhibiting challenging behaviours or experiencing distress?

Join us for this series of free webinars, presented by expert facilitators to learn strategies to support your child or teen. Parents, caregivers, teachers, and those working with children can gain the confidence and tools to address a range of issues that may affect children and teens. Register at: merc.org.nz
Attend the entire series or choose which webinars you'd like to attend.

1. The Importance of Self-Care and Self-RegulationWednesday 19 October, 7.00pm – 8.30pm Gain an understanding of the importance of looking after yourself first, and learn tips and tools for self-care.Facilitated by Mel Johns
2. Strategies for Challenging BehaviourTuesday 25 October, 7.00pm – 8.30pmExplore what might drive challenging behaviour, and develop strategies that can be used when this behaviour arises.
   Facilitated by Catherine Gallagher
3. Anxiety in Children and TeensTuesday 1 November, 7.00pm – 8.30pmDevelop your knowledge and understanding of anxiety in children and learn ways you can support them.
   Facilitated by Catherine Gallagher
4. School AvoidanceTuesday 8 November, 7.00pm – 8.30pmExplore the issue of children avoiding school, discover how this is often linked to anxiety, and gain tools to address school avoidance. (It is highly recommended that you also attend the session on anxiety as this is often a key driver of school avoidance.)
   Facilitated by Catherine Gallagher
5. Supporting Children and Teens Through Big EmotionsWednesday 16 November, 7.00pm – 8.30pmGain an understanding of how you can support your child or teen who may be experiencing intense feelings.
   Facilitated by Sarah Drummond
6. The Importance of Healthy Sleep HabitsWednesday 23 November, 7.00pm – 8.30pmExplore the importance of sleep habits and learn ways to establish healthy routines.
   Facilitated by Ruth Troughton
7. Supporting Children and Teens in a Digital WorldWednesday 30 November, 7.00pm – 8.30pmConsider the effects on children and teens living in a digital world and explore tools and strategies which can be used to have discussions about wellbeing and safety online.
   Facilitated by NetSafe