The Parent's Podcast by Bravehearts

S2 E5: Featuring Gabby Wootton and Jordan Gartner

In this final episode we speak with Gabby Wootton, Turning Corners Clinician at Bravehearts, and Jordan Gartner, Training Facilitator at Bravehearts, about the psychoeducational approach we take in delivering programs to young people. Gabby and Jordan talk about what they have learnt from the youth they work with, and what parents need to know about the issues they are facing. For episode resources and links, please go to: https://bravehearts.org.au/podcast  [https://bravehearts.org.au/podcast]

S2 E4: Featuring Jonathon Crowe

Current conversations in the media around consent have pointed to the need for greater understanding of how consent is defined and gained. Touching on the law and current gaps, Jonathon Crowe, from Bond University [https://bond.edu.au/], talks with us about ‘enthusiastic consent’ and the key components of what active consent looks like. For episode resources and links, please go to: https://bravehearts.org.au/podcast  [https://bravehearts.org.au/podcast]

S2 E2: Featuring Jacqui Hendriks

Speaking with Jacqui Hendriks we explore the importance of effective sex education in schools, and the role sex and relationship education can play in preventing sexual assaults. Jacqui speaks with our hosts about the role we have as parents and provides tips for parents on talking to their kids, honestly and openly about sex. For episode resources and links, please go to: https://bravehearts.org.au/podcast  [https://bravehearts.org.au/podcast]

S2 E1: Featuring Maree Crabbe

In the first episode of this series, we speak with Maree Crabbe, Co-founder and Director of Australian violence prevention project It’s Time We Talked [https://itstimewetalked.com/], about the impact of pornography on children and young people and their relationships and explore how pornography and sexualised content influences young people’s behaviours and their wellbeing. Maree also provides valuable advice on talking to your kids about what they may be exposed to online. For episode resources and links, please go to: https://bravehearts.org.au/podcast  [https://bravehearts.org.au/podcast]

S1 E4: Dr Deirdre Thompson - Bravehearts

What if my child is engaging in harmful sexual behaviour online? In this final episode of our first series, we talk with Director of Therapeutic and Support Services at Bravehearts, Dr Deirdre Thompson. Deirdre talks with us about Bravehearts’ Turning Corners Program [https://bravehearts.org.au/turningcorners] for young people engaging in harmful sexual behaviour and dispels some myths often related to this topic. Deirdre shares with us advice for parents whose child may be a victim of internet-based offending and where a parent can turn to first for help. For episode descriptions, guest bios, links and resources, CLICK HERE [https://bravehearts.org.au/bravehearts-launches-podcast-for-parents/].