Being a Parent is STRESSFUL!
Being stressed for a long time can have bad effects on your health,
your happiness and your relationships.
Stress can develop from experiences such as constant conflict with
your child, anticipating the worst, huge demands on you and difficult
home situations.
This can lead to feeling:-
- alone
- run down
- angry
- feeling like you will lose control
- guilty
- like things are on top of you
- distant from your children
Some ways of coping with stress are helpful, but some are downright
unhelpful.
Macarthur Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service has designed a
Stress Management program especially for parents in the Campbelltown Area.
The skills taught include:
- Relaxation
- Problem solving
- Controlling Anger
- Time Management
- Understanding and changing feelings
Where to go for help?
If you would like to join other parents in learning better ways for dealing
with your stress, contact Macarthur Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service
Phone: (02) 4629-5400
Between 9am and 4pm weekdays, and ask to speak to the
Child and Adolescent Intake Worker.
We are a free service providing assessment and treatment of
child and adolescent anxiety problems.
