Parent Training Feelings in Focus: Guiding Emotional Growth for 22q Youth is a disability-specific, six-week program designed to empower parents and carers in supporting their child with 22q in managing, understanding, and regulating their emotions effectively. This program provides essential insights into the psychological and behavioural characteristics of 22q, equipping families to overcome barriers, build functional skills, and address common challenges related to the condition.
Topics covered include:
Developing parental emotional awareness and regulation to model adaptive, balanced responses, fostering resilience and emotional stability in the participant.
Understanding the unique emotional and behavioural patterns in 22q and applying strategies tailored to meet the participant’s impairment needs.
Strengthening the parent-child connection through empathetic, targeted support that enhances emotional regulation and independence.
Practical, evidence-based strategies to support participants in expressing and managing emotions, increasing their ability to manage personal care routines independently.
Building collaborative problem-solving skills, equipping participants to engage confidently in social activities, improving relationships, and developing critical social skills for everyday interactions.
Our disability-specific program empowers participants by enhancing parental understanding of 22q, helping them overcome psychological and behavioural barriers to develop life skills, independence, and social engagement. By the end of the program, parents will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to support their child’s journey towards greater autonomy, social confidence, and functional skills.
Course Schedule: (All sessions take place from 19:00–20:00 AEDT, UTC+11)
1. Tuesday, February 11, 2025 – Session 1
2. Tuesday, February 18, 2025 – Session 2
3. Tuesday, February 25, 2025 – Session 3
4. Tuesday, March 4, 2025 – Session 4
5. Tuesday, March 11, 2025 – Session 5
6. Tuesday, March 18, 2025 – Session 6
Trainer: Dr. Linda Campbell
Platform: Online via Zoom
Time: 19:00–20:00 (AEDT, UTC+11)
Costs:
Feelings in Focus Training: EUR €250,-
Feelings in Focus Training + 2 one-on-one coaching sessions EUR €499,-
(worth EUR €540,-)
Link to Feeling in Focus Training
About the trainer:
Linda Campbell is a Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor in Psychological Sciences at the University of Newcastle, Australia, with over 20 years of specialised experience supporting individuals with 22q11.2 deletion and duplication syndromes and their families. Based in the Hunter Valley, Linda provides strength-based, evidence-informed support to help clients deepen self-understanding, develop self-compassion, and engage fully in their lives.
Linda’s work spans brain imaging, cognition, and mental health, alongside research into the everyday experiences of those with 22q. A dedicated educator, she equips families, healthcare providers, and educators with the knowledge and tools to advocate effectively and understand 22q. Her work uniquely integrates research, clinical practice, and teaching, providing a well-rounded approach to supporting the 22q community.
As a Mindful Parenting Trainer, Linda uses family-focused approaches and offers neuroaffirming, LGBTQ+ inclusive care. She is an approved supervisor for the Psychology Board of Australia, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and speaks both English and Swedish.
