Alpha: The Parenting Teenagers Course

About Alpha: The Parenting Teenagers Course

The Course is for any parent or carer of children aged 11-18, whether they consider themselves to have strong parenting skills or are struggling, and whether they are parenting as a couple, single parent or as a step-parent. The practical tools of the course are applicable to everyone who has responsibility for a child in this age group.

The Alpha Parenting Teenagers Course was developed in the UK by Nicky and Silla Lee, who have authored The Parenting Book and The Marriage Book. The talks include filmed clips of parenting experts and parents and teenagers sharing their own experience.

When: There are four Thursday sessions in November: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., including supper

  • 7th November: Keeping the End in Mind and Meeting our Teenagers' Needs
    • The Five Love Languages
    • Effective Communication
  • 14th November: Setting Boundaries and Discipline
    • Letting go gradually
    • Encouraging Responsibility
  • 21st November: Developing Emotional Health
    • Handling Anger
    • Resolving conflict and handling stress
  • 28th November: Helping Them Make Good Choices
    • Drugs, Alcohol, Sex
    • Equipping our teenagers for the future

In a warm and friendly atmosphere, you will hear a talk on key issues for parents of teenagers and advice from professionals and have the opportunity to reflect on and discuss this in a small group. During the talks there are breaks to discuss the issues you have raised. You will also receive a workbook that summarises the talk and helps you identify your own parenting style. Many people have learnt a lot from others and themselves in the sharing of stories, but if you do not wish to disclose any information that is fine too.

Whilst it would be great to attend all the sessions, if you can't make them all then come to those you can attend. The sessions largely stand on their own.

Supper is included. You can advise us if you have any dietary requirements when booking.

Where:Holy Spirit Community Centre
120 Oban Road
Ringwood North
VIC nbsp;3134

The Parenting Teenagers Course Promo

A short video that provides a taste of the course content.

 

Course Registration and Questions

Course Host

Maryann - 0429 876 434

Time

Thursdays November 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th 2024,
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Where

Holy Spirit Community Centre,
120 Oban Road
Ringwood 3134

Questions?

RSVP by October 25th 2024

All our Alpha Courses and registering

Holy Spirit Parish runs three Alpha courses.  Click on the links below to find out more. You can register for updates lower down.

You can register your interest in future courses by clicking this email address to generate an email address: alpharsvp@holyspiritparish.org.au. When the next course dates have been set we will email you back with the course details.