Supporting emotionally intelligent parenting
Tuning In To Teens is an evidence-based group parenting program that helps parents and carers to better connect with and understand their teens. Developed by the University of Melbourne, the program equips parents with the skills to help build their teen's - and their own! - emotional intelligence. By recognising and responding to difficult emotions, parents strengthen their connection with their teen and help them learn how to communicate and regulate their big feelings - which in turn leaves family and home feeling more relaxed, peaceful and connected.
What parents are saying about Tuning In at Jewish Care:
'It's made a huge difference - not just in my parenting, in my life.'
'Our home feels much calmer; less explosive, more peaceful.'
'So informative, encouraging and non-judgemental.'
'I'm finding it much easier to connect with my kids.'
'Mandate this course!! A must for every parent.'
About the program:
Session 1
- Laying the foundation of emotional intelligence
- Understanding adolescent development
- The hand model of the brain
- Coaching vs. dismissing parenting.
Session 2
- Connecting and emotional acceptance
- Recognising and accepting emotions
- Understanding behaviour
- 'Meta emotion'
- Bids for connection.
Session 3
- Showing empathy
- Responding to sadness
- 'Sitting with' feelings
- Building empathy for your teen's experience
- The language of emotions.
Session 4
- Coaching fear and worry
- Understanding anxiety
- Coaching teens to manage fears
- Non-derogatory parenting
- Problem solving and relaxation.
Session 5
- Coaching anger
- Understanding and responding to teens' anger
- Strategies to express and regulate anger
- Managing rejection.
Session 6
- Emotion coaching now and into the future
- Managing conflict
- Sibling rivalry
- 'Letting go'
- Key reflections and take-home messages.
Event details:
Date: Wednesday 24 July - Wednesday 28 August (6 week program)
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Venue: Caulfield location (address advised upon enrolment)
Cost: $120 (further subsidies available for vulnerable families)
Places for this small-group program are strictly limited.
To express your interest, email [email protected]
