What is Tuning in to Teens?
Tuning in to Teens is an evidence-based parenting program designed to help parents understand and support their teenagers' emotional development. The program teaches emotion coaching—a powerful approach to building emotional intelligence and strengthening the parent-teen relationship during the challenging adolescent years.
Through this program, you'll learn practical strategies to connect with your teen, validate their emotions, and guide them through difficult feelings—all while maintaining appropriate boundaries and expectations.
Who is this program for?
This program can be helpful if you:
Find it difficult to communicate with your teenager
Want to better understand your teen's emotional world
Feel disconnected from your teen or experience frequent conflict
Want to support your teen's mental health and resilience
Are navigating your teen's anxiety, depression, or behavioral challenges
What to Expect in the Program
The Tuning in to Teens program is typically delivered in a group format over six sessions, though individual sessions can also be arranged. Topics include understanding adolescent brain development, recognizing and managing your own emotions, identifying your teen's emotions, and using emotion coaching techniques effectively.
The program is interactive and practical, with opportunities to practice new skills and connect with other parents facing similar challenges.
Benefits & Outcomes
Understanding your teen's emotional world
Building stronger parent-teen connection
Learning effective communication strategies
Supporting your teen through difficult emotions
Pricing
Sessions are $245 for your initial consultation, followed by $220 for each ongoing appointment.
Rebates may be available for patients where a valid referral is in place (e.g. Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plan). Speak to your referring Doctor about this.