Parent Seminar: Building Your Child’s Capacity to Cope

The past two years have been a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences for children, young people and adults alike. The beginning of the school year is a time to reflect and put in place strategies that will support the young people in your life to build their capacity to cope and be ready for challenges and changes that the coming year may present. While we cannot be happy all the time it is important to support our children to understand their emotions and utilise strategies to support their wellbeing. This seminar will explore practical ideas and concepts that will assist you to support the development of your child’s capacity to cope and be happy both now and in the future.

Sharon Turner is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist with over 24 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, and parents. Sharon has recently published a children’s picture book ‘Rosie Finds Her Power’ designed to explore how young people can find their inner strength to cope and change with uncertainty. She has spent over 15 years working as a School Psychologist and currently works as at Strathcona Girls Grammar. Sharon has also worked in private practice, community health, medical and university settings.