The Separation Fix

Teenage brain 101 and helping teenagers adjust to separation and divorce with Michael Hawton, psychologist and founder of Parentshop


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As a teacher, a psychologist, author and the founder of Parentshop, Michael Hawton has much to share about:
  • The landscape of a teenager's world and what they're journeying through
  • Different ways teenagers respond to separation
  • How guilt about separation can impact parenting
  • The QANTAS approach (put your oxygen mask on first) so you have the capacity to support your teenagers
  • What’s important for teens is also important for separating parents: eating well, controlling the technology, relaxing
  • Why relaxation is crucial for resolving complicated problems
  • the PASTA method of communicating with our teenagers: plan, appointment, say it, tame the tiger, agreement
  • the PASTA method can also work parent to parent
  • Discussed great Australian resources for children and teenagers including Parentline, Headspace and Kids Helpline and his song recommendation “Humble and Kind” by Tim McGrath
And his advice that a parent’s “lever” with their teenager is the relationship with them - so don’t get caught up in the small stuff. If you are interested in learning more about Michael, check out www.Parentshop.com.au where you’ll learn more about his books and courses including the latest, No Scaredy Cats for reducing anxiety and building resilience in children.
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