Throughout October and November, The Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC) is running a series of free webinars supporting parents with children who may be exhibiting challenging behaviours or experiencing distress.
I have personally attended several MHERC courses and have heard a number of these speakers present, and highly recommend these resources. MHERC are leading providers of education and information on mental health and wellbeing. Their approach is to enhance knowledge, understanding and attitudes from a researched evidence and strengths-based perspective, and to provide practical skills and tools. The webinars cover a range of topics including; anxiety, school avoidance, challenging behaviours and emotions, healthy sleep habits and supporting children in the digital world. Register at mherc.org.nz
In case you are unable to read the visual included above, I have provided a copy of the key information below.
Jenelle Hooson
Jenelle is a Registered Provisional Member with NZAC (New Zealand Association of Counsellors).
If you wish to discuss the services the School Counsellor can provide, please see your son’s homeroom teacher or Scott Johnson: scott.johnson@medbury.school.nz.
Free Webinar Series: What’s going on for my child or teen?
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.
Attend the entire series or choose which webinars you’d like to attend.
The Importance of Self-Care and Self-Regulation
Wednesday 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.
Strategies for Challenging Behaviour
Tuesday 25 October, 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Explore what might drive challenging behaviour, and develop strategies that can be used when this behaviour arises. Facilitated by Catherine Gallagher.
Anxiety in Children and Teens
Tuesday 1 November, 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Develop your knowledge and understanding of anxiety in children and learn ways you can support them. Facilitated by Catherine Gallagher
School Avoidance
Tuesday 8 November, 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Explore the issue of children avoiding school, discover how this is often linked to anxiety, and gain tools to address school avoidance. Facilitated by Catherine Gallagher. (It is highly recommended that you also attend the session on anxiety as this is often a key driver of school avoidance).
Supporting Children and Teens Through Big Emotions
Wednesday 16 November, 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Gain an understanding of how you can support your child or teen who may be experiencing intense feelings. Facilitated by Sarah Drummond.
The Importance of Healthy Sleep Habits
Wednesday 23 November, 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Explore the importance of sleep habits and learn ways to establish healthy routines. Facilitated by Ruth Troughton.
Supporting Children and Teens in a Digital World
Wednesday 30 November, 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Consider 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.
Register at mherc.org.nz