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Parenting can be a tough job but it can also be really rewarding.
There is no one rule book for parenting!
Everyone’s life circumstances are different.
At times family life can be moving along well. At other times there may be challenges which push you and your child to your limits.
During these challenging times it’s important to reach out for support and we’re here to help.
How talking to a Parentline counsellor can help
Our trained counsellors can assist you to:
- Identify your immediate concerns as a parent
- Tune in to your needs right now as a parent (as well as your child’s needs)
- Help you to develop strategies for managing those issues
- Gain a better understanding of the way your family works
- Work out your strategies for making meaningful change
- Get information and resources about children and parenting
- Increase your parenting confidence and ability to care for your child
- Recognise and develop your own skills and strengths
- Access individually paced over-the-phone parenting skills training
- Increase your capacity to cope
- Improve your child-parent relationship
What happens when you call?
Deciding to talk to someone about your family can be a big step. When you do...
You can request an Interpreter
You can ask for a male or female counsellor
You can speak with the same counsellor for ongoing support
Your strengths will be recognised, with respect and understanding
Counselling is confidential unless you or someone else is at risk of harm
You can call if you’re a parent, step parent, grandparent, guardian or carer
You will be asked what you want to talk about and what you most need from the call
Who will you be talking to?
Your call will be answered by one of our trained counsellors
- Our counsellors are all tertiary qualified, paid professionals who receive additional specialised training in parenting skills development
- All Parentline counsellors are also trained Kids Helpline counsellors, giving them wide exposure and a unique understanding of the issues that young people face
- We have specially trained counsellors who can offer phone-based Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) support to develop skills, strategies and confidence to handle any parenting situation
"I was feeling confused and inadequate when I first called. After, I felt empowered. I'd never called before and it was exactly what I needed."
- Wendy, Parentline client
You're not alone - support is always available!
Our qualified and professional counsellors are available to:
- Discuss any issues that impact on your parenting and relationship with your child
- Offer a supportive conversation that’s confidential and safe
- Listen and work with you to provide support and guidance
- Promote and contribute to the resilience and wellbeing of your family
- Assist you with developing strategies for positive parenting and personal coping
- Link your family with local community resources and services
Other support services
While Parentline is for parents, grandparents and carers living in Queensland and the Northern Territory, there are services for people living outside of these jurisdictions.
If you live in another state or territory, here’s a list of Parentline services around Australia that you can contact for parenting support.
"My call to Parentline helped me focus on my needs - as well as my child’s needs."
- Michael, parent of an 8 year old
Everybody needs help at times
No matter what parenting issue you’re trying to navigate, we’re here to help.
We believe that parents and carers are experts in their own lives and sometimes just need some extra support to build their confidence to meet the challenges of parenting.
Our counsellors can provide you with that extra support and come up with a more personalised approach to help you get through these challenging times.
To find out more about how Parentline works and how we can help - speak to one of our counsellors on 1300 30 1300 (QLD & NT), 7 days a week, between 8am and 10pm.
This content was last reviewed 18/05/2018
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