Free online sessions to help Baw Baw families
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Published on 03 September 2020
Baw Baw Shire Council will host free sessions with experienced child psychologists to equip parents and carers with the tools they need to help their children, themselves, and community navigate the challenges of 2020.
Strong Minds psychologists Toby Mizzi and Lisa Archer will lead two online sessions covering anxiety in children, mindfulness, and practical tools to help families adapt to the unknowns of living in a Covid environment.
The sessions will be held via Zoom on:
Wednesday 9 September, 7pm-8pm; and Monday 14 September, 7pm-8pm.To RSVP to either event please email [email protected]
Educational and Developmental Psychologist and Registered Supervisor Lisa Archer is the founder of Strong Minds Psychology. She developed the SMP Framework, which works in conjunction with families and teachers in order create positive and ongoing change. Lisa trains her team to work with individuals and families with a focus on support, advocacy and inclusion.
Counselling Psychologist Toby Mizzi is experienced in providing counselling and therapy for children, adolescents, adults and parents, helping families with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, parenting and family conflict.
Quotes attributable to Early Years Advisory Committee representative Cr Mikaela Power
“It’s been a stressful year for so many of us, and children are often very perceptive. These sessions will help parents recognise the signs of anxiety in their children.
“We can’t necessarily address the cause, but this session will offer the best advice on how we can help our children, and ourselves, get through this unprecedented time.”
Quotes attributable to Early Years Advisory Committee representative Cr Jessica O’Donnell
“Remote learning has been challenging for many families across Baw Baw– and it’s been tough on a lot of kids, too.
“I encourage every parent to sign up for one of these sessions and hear from some of the leading family psychologists in our region. You can attend from the comfort of your own home, and best of all, it’s free.”