“Mum & Dad Aren’t Together” - Does This Impact On The Kids?

“Mum & Dad Aren’t Together” - Does This Impact On The Kids?

This lecture discusses the impact of parental divorce and separation upon adolescent children. An overview of the concept of family is discussed and the psychosocial changes, which are affecting the child, are acknowledged and explored. The changing gender roles and the impact of technology on the family are discussed. Some key factors that impact upon the mental health of adolescents caused by relationship breakdown are identified in this highly informative lecture.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• The impact of parental divorce & separation upon adolescent children
• Effect of rapid psychosocial changes on a child
• Gender roles
• Mental health of adolescents
• Relationship break down

Tony Gee is a consultant psychologist with expertise in the areas of family life. Tony has special interest and knowledge on the grieving processes, which occur in the children of parents who separate and / or divorce. He regularly undertakes work for Relationships Australia and The Family Law Court.

Speaker name: Tony Gee
Recorded: 7 and 8 March 2011
Listening time: 30 Mins
Conference: Teenagers and risky behaviours
Session in Conference: Mum and dad aren’t together any more
State: Melbourne Australia

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