Big Emotions - Supporting Children & the People Who Care for Them

Join us in person to explore ways to support kids and the amazing people who care for them! Big Emotions - Supporting Children & the People Who Care for Them Does your child have BIG emotions? Tantrums, meltdowns, overwhelm, frustration, anxiety, anger or difficulty calming down can be challenging for children - and for the adults supporting them. Join us this September for Big Emotions, a 1 hour educational open conversation designed to give parents, grandparents, guardians, support workers and professionals practical knowledge and strategies to better understand and support children with big emotions. We’ll be joined by two experienced practitioners, each bringing a different perspective: Kelsey Sherwood - Child Psychologist Kelsey will talk about understanding big emotions, what may be happening underneath a child's behaviour, and practical strategies for supporting children with emotional regulation at home. Kerri Ludlow - Counsellor Kerri will focus on the people behind the caregiving - supporting parents and carers, managing the emotional load, looking after yourself and knowing when it’s time to reach out for help. Together, we’ll explore the child, the carer and the connection between them - because supporting a child’s emotional wellbeing starts with understanding their needs, but it also means supporting the adults who care for them. And it’s all for a good cause. Big Emotions is a fundraiser for The WellSpring Initiative, helping provide access to free therapy for people in our community who face financial barriers to getting the support they need. This event is ideal for: • Parents • Grandparents • Guardians and carers • Foster carers • Support workers • Teachers and educators • Allied health professionals • Anyone who cares for or supports a child $15.00 from every ticket sold will go directly to The WellSpring Initiative. Come along, learn something practical, connect with others and help us make therapy more accessible for people in our community.