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Tuning into Teens (TINT) - Parent Program

PARENT PROGRAM | children aged 10-18

Support Connection, Communication and Emotional Understanding

Tuning in to Teens (TINT) is an evidence-informed parenting program designed to support parents and carers in strengthening their relationship with their adolescent while fostering emotional understanding and connection.

This structured, psychologist-led program is grounded in emotion coaching principles and focuses on supporting parents to better understand, respond to, and guide their teen through the challenges of adolescence.

Through guided discussion, reflection, and practical strategies, parents are supported to respond to emotions with empathy and structure, strengthen communication, and create a more connected and supportive family environment.

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Why This Program Matters

The teenage years are a period of significant emotional, social, and neurological change. During this time, many families experience increased conflict, communication challenges, and emotional disconnection.

Without the right tools, it can be difficult to know how to respond to intense emotions, behavioural changes, or growing independence.

This program provides a structured and supportive approach to help parents better understand their teen’s emotional world, while building skills to support connection, communication, and emotional development.

Parent-Focused Approach

This is a parent-only program designed to support you in developing practical strategies, emotional insight, and confidence in responding to your teen.

By strengthening your approach, you create opportunities for positive change within the family environment and support your teen’s emotional development in everyday situations.

Program Details

  • age range Parents and carers of adolescents aged 10–18
  • eligibility Suitable for parents and carers seeking support with adolescent emotional development, communication, and connection
  • Funding Options NDIS (Self and Plan-Managed), Medicare and private options available
  • Schedule Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm Online via Teams
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Who This Program May Be Suitable For

This program may be suitable if you:

  • Want to strengthen your relationship with your teen
  • Feel unsure how to respond to your teen’s emotions
  • Experience frequent conflict or communication breakdowns
  • Want to support your teen’s emotional regulation and resilience
  • Are navigating behavioural or emotional changes
  • Are motivated to learn and practise new parenting strategies

Skills Developed

Parents develop practical, real-world skills across key areas:

Emotional Coaching

  • Understanding and responding to emotions with empathy
  • Supporting teens through difficult emotional experiences
  • Building emotional awareness in both parent and teen

Communication and Connection

  • IStrengthening communication with your teen
  • Strengthening trust and connection
  • Creating a safe and supportive emotional environment

Managing Behaviour and Conflict

  • Differentiating emotions from behaviours
  • Setting boundaries while maintaining connection
  • Supporting teens to navigate conflict

Building Resilience

  • Supporting emotional regulation and coping
  • Reducing stress within the family environment
  • Encouraging independence and confidence

What Makes This Program Different

  • Evidence-based parenting program with strong research support
  • Focus on emotional connection, not just behaviour management
  • Delivered by psychologists experienced in adolescent development
  • Practical, structured strategies that can be applied in everyday situations
  • Supports both parent wellbeing and adolescent development
  • Creates lasting changes in parent-teen relationship and communication

What You Can Expect

This program is designed to support parents to:

  • Build confidence in responding to their teen’s emotions
  • Strengthen communication and connection
  • Develop strategies for managing conflict and behaviour
  • Support their teen’s emotional development
  • Create a more supportive and connected family environment

Program Structure

  • DURATION 8-week program
  • FORMAT Weekly 90-minute parent sessions
  • DELIVERY Online (Telehealth)
  • APPROACH Structured, discussion-based learning with practical strategies
  • Practice Between Sessions Guided application of skills at home

Research and Evidence

Tuning in to Teens draws on research exploring the use of emotion coaching approaches in supporting adolescent emotional development and family relationships.

Research in this area has found:

  • Improved parent emotion coaching and communication skills
  • Reduced parent stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms
  • Increased parenting confidence and emotional awareness
  • Reduced adolescent anxiety, depression, and behavioural difficulties
  • Improved peer relationships and emotional regulation in teens
  • Measurable changes in brain functioning associated with emotional regulation (fMRI studies)

These findings highlight the impact of emotion coaching in supporting both adolescent development and overall family wellbeing.

Delivery Options

This program is available through:

  • ONLINE (Telehealth – Microsoft Teams) Accessible, interactive sessions delivered in a supportive group format

Finding the Right Support

We understand that supporting your teen through emotions and communication can feel important. Our team is here to guide you through the process, helping you understand your teen’s needs and determine whether Tuning in to Teens is the right fit, or recommend the most appropriate support option.

Ready to strengthen your relationship with your teen and build a more connected family environment?

Contact our team to learn more or secure your place in the next Tuning in to Teens program.

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Feedback & Complaints

We are committed to providing a high standard of care and a positive experience for all individuals and families who access our services.

If something hasn’t met your expectations, we welcome your feedback. Sharing your concerns helps us understand your experience and make improvements where needed.

You are welcome to raise feedback directly with your clinician or contact our team using the form below. All feedback is taken seriously and will be responded to in a respectful and timely manner.

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