Working Together: Enhancing Family Connections During Adolescence
Tracks
Ballroom 1 - In Person & Online
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 |
1:05 PM - 1:25 PM |
Overview
Marie Vakakis, The Therapy Hub
Details
Presentation Key Learnings:
The presentation highlights the vital role of strong family bonds in adolescent mental health, emphasising family involvement as parents shift from managers to consultants in their teens' lives.
Central to the presentation is the skill of building robust and empathetic connections among parents, caregivers, and teenagers. Participants acquire abilities to nurture trust, rapport, and open communication within the family, fostering a non-judgmental environment.
The presentation helps professionals understand parental responses to teenagers and supports parents in grasping the challenges teens face. It highlights how parents' reactions impact teens' well-being, offering insights into effective parenting strategies.
Speaker
Ms Marie Vakakis
Director
The Therapy Hub
Working Together: Enhancing Family Connections During Adolescence
Abstract
Working Together: Enhancing Family Connections During Adolescence"
In the field of adolescent mental health, fostering strong family connections is paramount. "Working Together: Enhancing Family Connections During Adolescence," emphasising the critical role family plays in adolescent well-being.
This presentation begins by offering insights into adolescent development, along with an understanding of the distinctive challenges teenagers encounter today, encompassing emotional, psychological, and social aspects. It also acknowledges the shifts parents experience as their role transitions from being a manager to becoming a consultant for their teenagers' well-being.
Central to the presentation is the art of forging robust and empathetic connections between parents, caregivers, and adolescents. Participants will acquire essential skills for nurturing trust, rapport, and open communication within the family unit. By fostering a non-judgmental environment, professionals can bridge the generational gap and create a safe space for dialogue.
Creating a supportive network for teenagers requires a collaborative approach between professionals and parents. The presentation offers pragmatic guidance on setting family goals, establishing healthy boundaries, and accessing resources that foster overall well-being. By working together, professionals and parents can create an environment conducive to the growth and mental health of teenagers.
Working Together: Enhancing Family Connections During Adolescence will encourage professionals to think about the role of families and mental health support and treatment and explore ways to include families in therapeutic care.
By fostering understanding, open communication, and collaborative strategies, this presentation plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being of adolescents and strengthening family connections.
In the field of adolescent mental health, fostering strong family connections is paramount. "Working Together: Enhancing Family Connections During Adolescence," emphasising the critical role family plays in adolescent well-being.
This presentation begins by offering insights into adolescent development, along with an understanding of the distinctive challenges teenagers encounter today, encompassing emotional, psychological, and social aspects. It also acknowledges the shifts parents experience as their role transitions from being a manager to becoming a consultant for their teenagers' well-being.
Central to the presentation is the art of forging robust and empathetic connections between parents, caregivers, and adolescents. Participants will acquire essential skills for nurturing trust, rapport, and open communication within the family unit. By fostering a non-judgmental environment, professionals can bridge the generational gap and create a safe space for dialogue.
Creating a supportive network for teenagers requires a collaborative approach between professionals and parents. The presentation offers pragmatic guidance on setting family goals, establishing healthy boundaries, and accessing resources that foster overall well-being. By working together, professionals and parents can create an environment conducive to the growth and mental health of teenagers.
Working Together: Enhancing Family Connections During Adolescence will encourage professionals to think about the role of families and mental health support and treatment and explore ways to include families in therapeutic care.
By fostering understanding, open communication, and collaborative strategies, this presentation plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being of adolescents and strengthening family connections.
Biography
Marie Vakakis is a highly skilled Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Family Therapist, presenter, podcaster, and trainer, who is widely recognised for her expertise in the field of mental health and wellbeing.
With a focus on strengthening the relationships between adults and young people, Marie facilitates a range of programs designed to help parents and carers build emotional intelligence and promote positive relationships. She is also an accomplished speaker, podcaster, and trainer, inspiring audiences to normalise conversations about mental health and nurturing their own mental wellbeing.
Host
Julia Cutler
Senior Event Manager
AST Management
Shinade Hartman
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AST Management
Presenter
Marie Vakakis
Director
The Therapy Hub
Session Chair
Michael Crisci
Clinical Manger
OTFC Group
Fox Williams
headspace National Youth Reference Group Member
headspace National
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