WHEN CARING GETS YOU DOWN - A COURSE FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH ASD

WHEN CARING GETS YOU DOWN - A COURSE FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH ASD

This course explores the challenges of parenting a child with Autism
Spectrum Disorder and the importance of imparting life-enhancing things into
your life and the life of your family.

Topics covered include:

* Understanding and managing the ongoing responsibilities of parenting a
child or young person with ASD

* Exploring the complex interconnectedness between stress, grief,
depression, physical health and the need for support

* Strategies for finding some balance and perspective, ways to keep
going.



Please note that the focus of this course is not the person with Autism
Spectrum Disorder and does not provide information about ASD.

Facilitator: Jenny Thompson has worked in the Canberra community for over
25 years as a psychologist, counsellor and trainer. She has a special
interest in mental health, trauma and grief, and how families find
resilience in the face of adversity.

Dates: Mondays - 28 Oct, 4, 11 November
Time: 6-8.30
Cost: free
Venue: CIT Woden, Ainsworth St, Phillip

To Register: 6207 3628 or
CarerSkills@cit.edu.au<mailto:CarerSkills@cit.edu.au>