Back to basics - Why? When? How? What does this look like?

Next date: Monday, 27 October 2025 | 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM

Presented by Mark Le Messurier 2022 SA Senior Australian of the Year

Seminar 4: Back to basics - why? when? how? what does this look like?

Current Australian and international research shows more kids are struggling with more complex needs, at younger ages, and in greater numbers than ever before. Why is this happening? The leading contributor appears to be the result of intensified environmental stress we have inserted into the lives of our children.

Stress factors range from parents trying to keep up with the increasing demands of life – financial, emotional, social, to the inescapable draw to a multitude of digital platforms. Suddenly, there’s no escaping from being plugged into the lives and judgement of others. But missing out can feel worse than the overload and anxiety it creates. And for many, adults too, these stress factors establish dysfunctional day-to-day habits and communication patterns.

Some mental health issues arise from the unexpected twists and turns of life. They are outside of our control and include disability, trauma, disorders, loss, sickness and so much more. However, the principles to live a mentally healthy life are therapeutic to draw on when life feels like it’s falling apart.

This workshop focusses on the everyday, ordinary things we can do, to support and maintain the best mental health of our kids and ourselves. Come along for a reset - I promise to present a range of totally practical ideas to help. So much of raising an emotionally balanced child comes from being a clever ‘life-coach’ who is prepared to chip away, gently, and intelligently, at how to live. They are dependent on us knowing how to invest in them.

Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton

Cost: Free, bookings essential.

For more information contact the Centre on 8372 5180 or email fpcc@unley.sa.gov.au

 

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Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton, 5063, View Map