Parent, Carer & Family Events

Port Macquarie
01 Oct 2023

Parent, Caregivers, Family & Community 

At headspace we value and understand the important role parents, caregivers, family* and community play in a young person's mental health journey. We also recognise that it is not a straightforward or easy process and it can be distressing or worrisome. Therefore we have developed and compiled a suite of events and education sessions that ensure you can confidently support your young person, and yourself as together you navigate your way through headspace and other health and community services.  

*At headspace, family is defined uniquely by each young person. Family is an integral part of a young person's circle of care. The term family may include parents, caregivers, siblings, partners, Elders, mentors and others who are viewed by youth as people who play a significant emotional, cultural or other role in their life. We acknowledge and respect the diversity of families across Australia.  

 

1. SINGLE SESSION FAMILY THERAPY - Free family counselling

Headspace Port Macquarie offers single session family consultation to any family accessing services at the centre. Family consultations are an appointment with a mental health clinician at headspace where you are able to identify key concerns currently impacting the family. Additionally, it is an opportunity to gain education on mental health disorders and symptoms, insight on strategies to better manage mental health issues within the family and develop new communication strategies within the family to reduce conflict and improve connection.  A family is eligible for as many consultations as they feel is necessary for their concerns.

If you wish to gain further information about this, or wish to book a family consultation, please call reception on 6588 7300

2. New resources & tips on how to communicate with your young person when they are struggling.  

 3.  CHAT ONLINE WITH OTHER ADULTS WHO ARE SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE

Click HERE to access the 2024 chat schedule, or HERE for past transcripts of topics discussed in 2023.

4. PARTNERS IN PARENTING PROGRAM (PIP)

In partnership with Monash University, headspace is offering an evidence-based online parenting program designed to help parents and carers build skills and confidence in supporting their high school-aged young people’s mental health and wellbeing. 

Partners in Parenting also covers more common parenting challenges, such as communication, managing strong emotions, boundaries, conflicts and staying involved in your high school-aged young person’s life while they navigate their independence.  

There are 10 interactive online modules to explore, you can complete them in any order and at your own time and pace. Each one will only take around 15 to 25 minutes to complete. As well as the modules, there are optional reflection questions which can help to recommend specific modules for you.

ACCESS THE FREE PROGRAM HERE 

 

5. HAS YOUR YOUNG PERSON USED HEADSPACE PORT MACQUARIE SERVICES? 

We would love to get your feedback on your experience with us. You can do so anonymously here by filling out a brief survey specifically for parents, carers, family and friends.