We are currently taking registrations for the Managing Challenges Collaboratively parenting course.

The program will run Face to Face at Tahmoor Community Centre in Term 2 starting 7 May 2025 and an Online night course in term 3- details on the attached flyer

This popular parenting program was developed by Dr Steve Waker from Brief Therapy Solutions and has been running since 2006.

• Target Group / Aim:
• parents / carers who have children from 2 to 17 years old diagnosed with ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder, or experiencing difficult and disruptive behaviours.
• parents / carers who are desperate to take part in an interactive program so that they could encourage changes within the family.
• they may have already sought assistance with the behaviours but there has been no change
• Typical parenting strategies have not been effective in the past
• assist families experiencing the impact of challenging and disruptive behaviours such as suspensions from school and aggression to family members

• About the 8 session program:

• 8x 2hour sessions- 10am to 12pm for day sessions; 6:30pm to 8:30pm for night sessions.
• Parents must be able to commit to attend all sessions. If this raises an issue of concern for the parent please discuss with the facilitator.
• There is no childcare available
• Parents will receive a workbook and  certificate of attendance at completion

• Parents will learn:
• Child development and the link to seriously challenging behaviours
• How to look for and identify lost skills in their child
• Parents as partners in managing behaviour
• Strategies to reduce outbursts
• How to make a difference in your child’s challenging behaviour

The workshops will be presented by Cherrie Willingham and Corinne Woolcocks from Community Links Wellbeing on behalf of Dr Steve Walker who will also make a guest appearance to discuss key issues.

** This workshop is FREE for Parents and Carers only and is not for staff employed in the sector.

** For the online sessions Participants must have access to a computer/ IPad/Tablet with the camera and audio; a private space for confidentiality (Headphones advised).

** Registrations are essential

To be able to attend, complete the booking by either scanning the QR code on the attached flyer or clicking on this link