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ANXIETY & DEPRESSION in children and adolescents(primary and secondary)Presenters: MURRAY EVELYAnxiety disorders and depression in children and youth are common and can persist into adulthood withouteffective intervention. This seminar is designed to assist parents and others to understand anxiety anddepression. The presentation will briefly describe ten anxieties or depression conditions, explain who is mostat risk, parental risk factors, patterns of thinking that can cause anxiety and depressed children andadolescents. For young people, anxiety can also co-exist with other issues or concerns whether itis a family based issue, worry or sadness, a medical or paramedical issue, a learning issue,underachievement, a disability or disorder, a social competency issue, or a school attendance or a behaviourissue. Resources and support services that are available to parents through schools and other professionalswill be discussed.18 May, 7pm – 9pm St Andrew’s – Werribee28 June, 7pm – 9pm St John’s College – Dandenong15 September, 7pm – 9pm St Mary’s – Ascot Vale15 November, 7pm – 9pm St Timothy’s – VermontVALUING GIRLS (primary and secondary)Presenter: ANDREW FULLERRaising girls to be confident and resilient young women is a fine art given the demands placed upon them.This seminar will cover the following:• The active ingredients of resilience• How to promote confidence in young women• Friendship Skills• Concentration and memory skills• Creating happy girls• Building self-esteem and dealing with the anxieties that are toxic to girls• How to communicate with girls11 May, 7pm – 9pm Sacred Heart College –Newtown16 June, 7pm – 9pm St Charles Borremeo – Templestowe18 August, 7pm – 9pm St Francis de Sales – Oak Park6 September, 7pm – 9pm St Paul’s – BentleighHOW TO ENGAGE YOUNG PEOPLE IN CONVERSATION (secondary)Presenter: CHRIS DAICOSThis seminar will look at ‘Communication Killers’ and how to avoid them when trying to communicate withyoung people. It will also provide a hands on opportunity to practice empathy, active listening and reconsiderquestioning skills to help parents and others engage with young people.1 June, 7pm – 9pm Killester College – Springvale3 August, 7pm – 9pm St Ignatius’ College – Drysdale12 October, 7pm – 9pm Mercy College – Coburg25 October, 7pm – 9pm Parade College – BundooraRegistration/Further InformationContact Mrs Shirley O'Sullivan on 9464 5225 or email shirley@stclaresthomastown.catholic.edu.au CatholicEducation Office Melbourne, Parent Seminar Series Coordinator or your school.All seminars cost $10 per personAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au