We understand that receiving an ADHD diagnosis for your child can bring a mix of emotions and questions. At Westerly Youth Clinic, we’re here to support you every step of the way. That’s why we’re inviting you to join our ADHD 101 Workshop — a one-off session designed to help parents and guardians build knowledge, confidence, and connection following their child’s recent diagnosis.
This 2.5-hour workshop offers practical insights into ADHD, covering topics such as:
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of ADHD, actionable strategies, and a sense of empowerment as you begin this journey with your young person.
6.00pm – 8.30pm (AWST), Tuesday, 18th November 2025
Westerly Youth Clinic (within The Swan Centre building), 343 Stirling Hwy, Claremont WA 6010
Parent skills training empowers caregivers to effectively support their young person’s journey through adolescence. It provides practical strategies to nurture emotional development, reduce conflict and strengthen relationships.
Our facilitators are trained to deliver Tuning in to Teens™ and TCI Families ™ parent training programs. They have decades of experience working with complex and high-risk young people and are widely respected for their expertise in neuro-affirming and adolescent-friendly care. They also bring personal insight as parents of neurodivergent young people—offering a unique combination of professional skill and lived experience to support families with empathy, credibility, and care.
We will tailor each Tuning in to Teens™ series to the needs of the group. We may incorporate elements from TCI Families™ and other evidence-based approaches, and/or deliver more specific guidance around relevant topics (eg. eating disorders or ADHD).
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) was originally developed by Cornell University for use in residential care. It has since been adapted to help caregivers respond effectively to emotional distress and behavioural challenges at home (TCI-Families™).
The program helps caregivers:
Evidence shows that TCI-based programs:
TCI-Families™ complements programs like Tuning in to Teens™ by focusing on what to do in the moment, especially during high-stress situations.
Tuning in to Teens™ is a six-week, evidence-based parenting program developed by researchers at the University of Melbourne. It teaches emotion coaching—an effective way for caregivers to support their young person’s emotional development.
Young people with strong emotional skills are more likely to thrive at school, form positive relationships, and handle stress well. Without these skills, they may be more vulnerable to anxiety, frustration, conflict, and risky behaviour.
The good news is that emotional skills can be taught—and the way that caregivers respond to their young person’s emotions plays a key role in shaping how they learn to manage feelings over time.
The program helps caregivers:
Research shows that parents who complete the program experience:
Caregivers are sometimes surprised when we focus on teaching them skills, rather than working directly with their young person. But parenting young people can be uniquely challenging. Their bodies, brains, and social worlds are changing so rapidly that it can be hard for them or their families to keep up.
Common changes that happen during adolescence (ages 10–24):
Even among young people of the same age and gender, there can be huge differences in how they develop, feel and behave. What works for one young person may not work for another. Traditional parenting measures may fall short, especially for young people with ADHD or eating disorders, which pose distinct challenges. These challenges often require caregivers to stay curious and approach problems flexibly.
On top of this, every family develops automatic ways of responding to one another. These patterns often start out as helpful but over time, they can become stuck or unhelpful.
For example:
Parent skills training empowers caregivers to effectively support their young person’s journey through adolescence. It provides practical strategies to nurture emotional development, reduce conflict and strengthen relationships, with benefits for the whole family.
