Building resilience is essential for our children. We would like to invite community parents to take part in a seminar that will give you the steps to help your children become resilient. The seminar is will ran by Georgina Manning, Director of Wellbeing for kids.
Georgina will share the 5 Fundamentals of Resilience for children, focusing on:
practical strategies to boost confidence & resilience
effective parenting strategies that foster resilience
the importance of free creative play to rest the brain
mindful listening techniques to tune into children’s feelings
She will support parents to teach their child how to:
lessen anxiety
cope with life’s ups and downs
develop independence and self-efficacy
problem-solve with confidence
become more resilient and confident
solve problems independently
approach life with a resilient mindset
Georgina Manning
Georgina Manning is the Director of Wellbeing for Kids and a Counsellor and Psychotherapist. Georgina has many years of experience working in schools supporting children and parents to reach effective social and emotional outcomes. Georgina runs regular parent seminars in schools, school professional development days for educators, and is a National speaker for wellbeing events. Georgina has created the ‘Peaceful Kids’ and 'Peaceful Parents' Mindfulness and Positive Psychology programs and holds training for school staff and mental health professionals across many states in Australia. Georgina has most recently created the first 'Certificate in Mindfulness & Wellbeing for Children' training program in Australia.
This event will be held at The Geelong College Junior School in the Wayaperree Room.