Understanding the Teenage Years: A Guide for Parents

Through this guide, you’ll gain valuable insights into the teenage mindset

This course is designed to equip parents and caregivers with the essential knowledge to understand and support teenagers through their challenging years.

Fees

$69

Duration

Self-paced

Study mode

Online

Location

Nationwide

Want to support your child during adolecences? You're not alone.

50%

of Mental illness in Australia begins around the age of 14

61%

of young Australians don't completely share their thoughts and feelings with their carers.

Course information

This course is designed to equip parents and caregivers with essential knowledge to understand and support teenagers through their challenging years. The content explores the physical, emotional, and psychological changes that occur during adolescence, offering strategies for effective communication, setting boundaries, and fostering positive relationships.

Through this guide, you’ll gain valuable insights into the teenage mindset, enabling you to navigate common behavioural challenges and support your teen’s well-being with confidence and empathy. Perfect for any parent or caregiver looking to enhance their understanding of the teenage years.

Benefits of completion

Develop fundamental skills for supporting teens through adolescence
Gain a deeper understanding of how mental health experiences can develop during these formative years
Learn how to navigate the complexities of teenage development
Build essential skills for effective communication
Learn how to establish healthy boundaries and balance supporting your teen while maintaining your own well-being

Why Understanding the Teenage Years: A Guide for Parents

Develop essential skills to support your teenager during adolescence
Understand how teenage development impacts mental health and behaviour
Learn about common challenges teens face and the support systems available to families
Gain insights into managing responsibilities as a parent while ensuring your own well-being

Delivery Method

This non-accredited course is completed entirely online. Post-purchase, you will receive access to our online learning platform.

In our Learning Management System, there is a course video presented by one of our Mental Health Trainers as well as concluding activities for you to complete at your own pace.

You will also be able to download the course slides and bonus materials.

Course Content

This course is specifically designed for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of mental health experiences. The course content will cover the following topics

Understanding the teenage brain
Strategies to develop a shared understanding with your teenager
Non-Suicidal Self Injury & Suicidality
How to set healthy boundaries and assert them with your teenager
How to communicate and pick your battles effectively with your teenager
Tips on how to maintain self-care during these year

Understanding Teenage Years - A Guide for Parents

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To purchase the content, press the 'enrol' button below and get started on your modules!

The course content takes approximately 2 to 3 hours. This course is entirely online and self-paced. You can take your time working through the content and return back to any module within 3 months.