PARENT WORKSHOP : RESILIENCE, THE HEART OF WELLBEING

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

This workshop will explain the neurobiological development of children aged 0-6 and adolescents 9-17. It will discuss some of the key parental and family interactions that underpin healthy neurological development, the foundations of emotional regulations, the skills for developing and maintaining peer relationship and engagement with learning. Further, it will explore how these things promote resilience and enhance the experience of wellbeing.

Date: Wednesday, 15 September
Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Christ the King School
126 Dunrobin Road, Warradale
Presenter: Michael Lincoln
Cost: NA
Places: 100

INTENDED FOR PARENTS

This workshop is intended for parents of children in the schools listed below:

St Martin De Porres School, Sheidow Park
St Mary's Memorial School, Glenelg
Our Lady of Grace School, Glengowrie
McAuley Community School, Hove
St Bernadette's School, St Marys
Stella Maris Parish School, Seacombe Gardens
St John the Baptist - Plympton
Christ the King School, Warradale
School of the Nativity, Aberfoyle Park

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Michael Lincoln is a teacher within Catholic Education South Australia. His current role is an Education Advisor: Engagement and Wellbeing within the Learning Diversity and Wellbeing Team in the Catholic Education Office. In this role Michael works with schools to support teachers to understand the causes of student inappropriate behaviour and develop strategies to modify the behaviour or assist it to stop. 
Michael has a keen interest in the power of Restorative Practices to assist children and young people to develop conflict resolution skills and transform school communities. For the last 9 years Michael has worked closely with The Australian Childhood Foundation to understand early childhood and adolescent brain development and the importance of strong, healthy, nurturing relationships for self-management, social engagement, resilience and learning.

REGISTRATION CLOSED: Monday, 13th September, 10.00am

For registration enquiries please contact:
ria.wong@cesa.catholic.edu.au