From the Wellbeing Team

Parenting adolescents can be a significant challenge, especially when families are juggling a multitude of competing demands. Here are some useful resources currently available in our area:

Relationship Matters is about to launch a 6 week online course called Tuning in to Teens to support effective communication with teens, responding to difficult emotions and supporting the management of conflict in healthy ways. https://relationshipmatters.com.au/programs/tuning-into-teens/

A new feature length documentary has been released called Seen which explores parenting from different perspectives. Their website also has useful resources and support for parents.

https://seenthefilm.com/

The Barwon Orange Door located in Geelong welcomes self-referrals from families who wish to access local parenting and adolescent support organisations.

https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/

For specific one on one mental health support for your teen you can contact Bellarine Community Health who have a Drysdale Office located next door to Saint Ignatius College.

https://bch.org.au/youth-services/ 5253 0400

Your family GP is also a good starting point to accessing mental health support.

For any further information or resources you can contact your Wellbeing Team at Saint Ignatius College by emailing wellbeing@ignatius.vic.edu.au