Behaviour Support

Connecting to Calm with Dr Dan Siegel. When confronted with your child’s strong emotions, engaging through connection instead of with logic is an opportunity for parents to calm their child’s brain before redirecting to problem-solving.

Empathy with Brené Brown. This short video brilliantly explains what empathy is (and isn’t) and teaches us how we can support someone when they are feeling low.

Australian Institute of Family Studies - Understanding why some Austistic Children use potentially harmful behaviours. This practice guide summarises the research evidence about the use of potentially harmful behaviours (PHB) by Autistic children. It also draws on practice wisdom and expertise to highlight examples of situations where Autistic children may use PHB to communicate unmet needs related to common types of neurodevelopmental differences.

Dr Dan Siegel’sunique ability to make complicated scientific concepts exciting and accessible has led him to be invited to address diverse local, national and international groups. The video clips on this webpage link are a great resource.

Lives in the Balance Different Lenses, different practices, and different outcomes. Help kids solve the problems that are causing their concerning behavior…without shame, blame, or conflict. This website, led by Dr Ross Greene, offers evidence based, proactive ways to support young people to collaborate and create solutions to situations that are challenging for them.

raisingchildren.net.auHere you will find are many tips, videos, strategies to encourage good teen behaviour. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find other teen topic links such as communication, development, entertainment and technology, and more.

Step Together is a helpline and digital support service for people seeking advice on how to support loved ones and protect them from negative violent extremist interest. Caregivers are best placed to notice any small changes in an individual. It's important to trust your instincts and if you’re worried, reach out for advice. In a safe space, specialist case workers will promote awareness and understanding, and connect you with appropriate support services in your community.

BackTrack is based in Armidale and offers personalised care for each young person. They have an excellent reputation for advocating for disengaged young people.

Veteran Mentors are a group of ex-servicemen and women who share a common goal in helping the families and communities of Australia. With their military background and armed with the lessons derived from operational deployments, the Veteran Mentors have developed a 9-day youth military program for high school students aged 12-17 years old. The program is designed to enhance the lives of all participants by providing them with the tools they need to achieve success at any given task.

EPIC Conversations Podcast has a variety of conversations addressing concerns and situations to support parents and carers of young people around supporting challenging behaviour.

Parental as Anything with Maggie Dent, one of Australia's favourite parenting authors and educators gives you practical tips and answers to your real-world parenting dilemmas.

Challenging Teenage SonsThese podcasts are designed by Dr. Mark Schillinger, DC, to help parents in effectively communicating with and motivating their challenging teenage sons. This podcast is local to the US however relevant to the world! This podcast supported me on my journey and helped me understand needs of a teenager. Not all concepts resonated however the overall intent is the same. Parenting from a place of love and kindness.

EPIC Walks as the meetings, are inclusive spaces for parents and carers of young people who are or have been involved in criminal behaviour. Many EPIC members have travelled this path with their young person and are willing to share their hindsight and information.

EPIC Online Meet Ups a regular place for parents and carers of young people to meet and gain strategies, knowledge and connection. The meetings are created by parents with lived experience of caring for a young person in crisis, for parents and carers of young people aged 12-25 who are facing challenges.  The meetings are connecting, informative, interactive.