Stress and anxiety can have both positive and negative effects. At times, they can even serve as a superpower. However, when these feelings become unhelpful or problematic, we can develop new habits that change our neurochemistry and emotions, thereby transforming our inner dialogue. Adolescence is inherently stressful due to the significant changes and uncertainties—often invisible—that occur in our brains and bodies.

Our increasingly digital world, filled with social media, gaming, and harmful content, alongside evolving cultural norms, has amplified the pressure to excel and fit in. This has led to rising levels of stress, anxiety, and depression among teenagers. In addition to these challenges, factors such as starting senior school, advancing to a new grade, exam pressures, friendship issues, and the fast-paced nature of modern life contribute to the difficulties teens face today. Many of these challenges might be unimaginable to parents and educators.

In this 2-hour event parenting author, educator, former high school teacher, counsellor, educator and host of Parental As Anything (ABC radio) and The Good Enough Dad podcast, Maggie Dent will explore stress and anxiety and how adolescents (and their parents/carers/educators) can better understand and cope with it.

NOTE: Teens 13+ may attend with their parents / carers. All attendees require a ticket.

Tickets: $40

Please book online via trybooking here

Printable event flyer download here

**This event is general admission (so you can sit wherever you like), please arrive on time if you wish to find seats to sit together with friends or family.

Babes in arms are welcome at Maggie’s seminars. This event is not suitable for toddlers and older children.