Today’s podcast episode is all about communication. In our line of work our referrals are getting younger and parents are struggling with that communication disconnect with their teenagers – who are increasingly retreating online for that sense of belonging or understanding. It’s crucial we continue to communicate with our children – and in their world, so we can understand and know potential warning signs and vulnerabilities. Detective Blaise Cooper has 20 years law enforcement experience and is creator of the MYPATH Communication Model. In this episode he helps us understand how we can break down some communication barriers and gain trust and understanding with our kids.

You can find our support services here or contact Step Together for further information

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Helping pre-teens and teens manage emotional ups and downs
Five tips on negotiating with your child – from a former FBI hostage negotiator
What a Hostage Negotiator Can Teach Us About Parenting
Understanding and managing anger
Communicating effectively with someone you disagree with
How to strengthen family communication

Today’s podcast episode is all about communication. In our line of work our referrals are getting younger and parents are struggling with that communication disconnect with their teenagers – who are increasingly retreating online for that sense of belonging or understanding. It’s crucial we continue to communicate with our children – and in their world, so we can understand and know potential warning signs and vulnerabilities. Detective Blaise Cooper has 20 years law enforcement experience and is creator of the MYPATH Communication Model. In this episode he helps us understand how we can break down some communication barriers and gain trust and understanding with our kids.
You can find our <a href="https://steptogether.nsw.gov.au/contact-us/support-services.html">support services here</a> or <a href="s://steptogether.nsw.gov.au/contact-us.html">contact Step Together</a> for further information
FURTHER LINKS RELATING TO THIS EPISODE
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<li><a href="https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/mental-health-physical-health/about-mental-health/ups-downs#:~:text=Emotional%20ups%20and%20downs%2C%20or,listening%2C%20talking%20and%20staying%20connected.">Helping pre-teens and teens manage emotional ups and downs</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.irishnews.com/life/5-tips-on-negotiating-with-your-child-from-a-former-fbi-hostage-negotiator-7C52UVJETFMX7E7CEU6L3MQHMI/">Five tips on negotiating with your child – from a former FBI hostage negotiator</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.parent.com/blogs/conversations/2017-hostage-negotiator-can-teach-us-parenting">What a Hostage Negotiator Can Teach Us About Parenting</a></li>
<li><a href="https://steptogether.nsw.gov.au/violent-extremism/understanding-and-managing-anger.html">Understanding and managing anger</a></li>
<li><a href="https://steptogether.nsw.gov.au/support-and-advice/for-family-and-friends/communicating-effectively-with-someone-you-disagree-with.html">Communicating effectively with someone you disagree with</a></li>
<li><a href="https://steptogether.nsw.gov.au/support-and-advice/for-family-and-friends/how-to-strengthen-family-communication.html">How to strengthen family communication</a></li>
</ul>

This podcast series focussed on violent extremism has been developed as a means of providing listeners with some thought-provoking topics within this context, personal insights and journeys, as well as helpful information that could assist someone who is vulnerable to being involved in violent extremism. Hosted by the NSW CVE Engagement and Support Unit, the series aims to support and educate local community, stakeholders and practitioners and raise awareness of the complex factors and vulnerabilities that contribute to these ideologies. We promote public education, awareness and community resilience and help combat stigma, stereotyping, messaging and mis and disinformation. 

Learn more – www.steptogether.nsw.gov.au

This podcast series focussed on violent extremism has been developed as a means of providing listeners with some thought-provoking topics within this context, personal insights and journeys, as well as helpful information that could assist someone who is vulnerable to being involved in violent extremism. Hosted by the NSW CVE Engagement and Support Unit, the series aims to support and educate local community, stakeholders and practitioners and raise awareness of the complex factors and vulnerabilities that contribute to these ideologies. We promote public education, awareness and community resilience and help combat stigma, stereotyping, messaging and mis and disinformation. 
Learn more &ndash; <a href="http://www.steptogether.nsw.gov.au/">www.steptogether.nsw.gov.au</a>

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This podcast series focussed on violent extremism has been developed as a means of providing listeners with some thought-provoking topics within this context, personal insights and journeys, as well as helpful information that could assist someone who is vulnerable to being involved in violent extremism. Hosted by the NSW CVE Engagement and Support Unit, the series aims to support and educate local community, stakeholders and practitioners and raise awareness of the complex factors and vulnerabilities that contribute to these ideologies. We promote public education, awareness and community resilience and help combat stigma, stereotyping, messaging and mis and disinformation. 

Learn more – www.steptogether.nsw.gov.au.

This podcast series focussed on violent extremism has been developed as a means of providing listeners with some thought-provoking topics within this context, personal insights and journeys, as well as helpful information that could assist someone who is vulnerable to being involved in violent extremism. Hosted by the NSW CVE Engagement and Support Unit, the series aims to support and educate local community, stakeholders and practitioners and raise awareness of the complex factors and vulnerabilities that contribute to these ideologies. We promote public education, awareness and community resilience and help combat stigma, stereotyping, messaging and mis and disinformation. 
Learn more &ndash; <a href="http://www.steptogether.nsw.gov.au/">www.steptogether.nsw.gov.au</a>.

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