$35 AUD
In this webinar Dr Leonie White and Michelle Mitchell will be stepping us through ideas to support families whose kids are going through hard times and experiencing big emotions.
School and group licence options are also available. Please contact shop@michellemitchell.org for more details.
ALL THE DETAILS
Webinar Title: Supporting Kids Through Hard Times (calming the emotional storm and leading them through)
When: Thursday 21st August, 8:00 – 9:00pm AEST
Cost: $35.00 AUD
Access: It is yours to watch and view as many times as you want for 6 months from the date of purchase
WHAT IS THIS WEBINAR ABOUT?
In this webinar Dr Leonie will be stepping us through ideas to support families whose kids are going through hard times and experiencing big emotions. Drawing on her systemic family therapy approach, Leonie brings deep compassion and practical insight into what really helps. She’ll show us how to shift unhelpful relational patterns, co-regulate through big emotions (without losing ourselves in the process), and hold steady in the middle of the emotional storm. This session will encourage parents to move beyond fixing behaviour, and instead connect with their child in meaningful, restorative ways, even in the heat of the moment.
We’ll cover:
- The unhelpful myth that we control or cause kids’ behaviour, and instead think about the many complex factors that contribute and how to become a resource to our kids.
- Insights about relational loops, including how they form, how they keep us stuck, and how to shift them.
- One common mistake that most parents make, and lots of helpful tips to get through heated moments.
- What co-regulation looks like with tweens and teens.
- Valuing ourselves as both people and parents.
- Finding your “I” position. What you are and aren’t prepared to do in tough moments.
- Including kids and teens in conversations about behaviour and solutions.
- Avoiding the invitation to focus only on the problem, and seeing your child as a whole person.
This webinar is perfect for any family who wants to wrap their arms around a growing child during moments they feel challenged.
A worksheet from Dr Leonie will accompany this webinar.
Added Bonus: When you register, you’ll also receive a free 30-minute recording: “What Makes the Biggest Difference in a Crisis.”
Over the past month, I’ve been alongside many families facing big challenges. This bonus recording is inspired by them and the simple, powerful strategies I’ve seen make the most difference when life feels overwhelming.
It’s my way of making sure you leave not just informed, but truly equipped.
Register of Clinical Family Therapists. There is a link to the “find a therapist” tab on the website: https://www.aaft.asn.au/register-of-clinical-family-therapists/
WHO IS THIS WEBINAR FOR?
This webinar is for anyone who lives or works with tweens and teens.
It is designed for private home use. If you are a school wanting to watch (or replay) this webinar within a school context or as a professional development experience, please contact our team at shop@michellemitchell.org. We offer very affordable prices for community organisations.
HOW DO I ACCESS THE WEBINAR?
Once you complete your purchase, you will automatically receive an email containing a link to access the webinar. If you don’t receive this email, check your junk folder. If you are still having trouble, we are always here to help at shop@michellemitchell.org
You will have access for 6 months from the date of purchase, which means you can watch it as many times as you like in that access period.
MEET Dr Leonie
Dr Leonie is a Psychologist and Clinical Family Therapist with nearly three decades of experience in the counseling and mental health field, and a passion for supporting both individuals and families, as well as professionals, and organizations.
She is also the Director of Phoenix Family Therapy Academy www.phoenixftacademy.com
Over the course of her career she has had the privilege to work with children, teenagers, adults, couples, families, foster families, residential care providers, teachers and other helping professionals, in Queensland Health (Child and Youth Mental Health Service & Evolve Therapeutic Service), as well as Australian and Canadian Education and Child Protection Systems. She has a special interest in supporting the Wellbeing, Mental Health and Family Relationships of children, teenagers, adults, couples and families.
She is passionate about understanding and supporting people, and valuing the importance of relationships in life – both past and present.
MEET MICHELLE
Michelle Mitchell is an author and speaker, sought after for her compassionate and grounded advice for parenting tweens and teens.
She began as a classroom teacher but soon found a special interest in wellbeing. In 2000 she left teaching to establish a health promotion charity and psychology clinic which delivered life skills programs and psychological services to thousands of young people and their families each year.
Today she uses her experience to write and speak in schools, community events and through media.
The core of her work is helping parents be the trusted, leadership presence that their growing kids need.