Karen Young - The Relationship Advantage

Next date: Thursday, 22 October 2026 | 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM

Relationships are the foundation of learning, emotional regulation, behaviour, resilience and wellbeing. They are the single greatest protective factor in a young person's life.

Join Karen Young for an inspiring and practical evening exploring the science of relationships and why connection shapes how young people learn, grow and thrive. Grounded in neuroscience and full of warmth, Karen will share practical strategies to strengthen relationships, respond to big emotions, and support young people with confidence at home and at school.

For the adults in the lives of young people - parents, carers, grandparents, educators, leaders, health care professionals.

 

Across the evening, Karen will explore:

• Why connection is the foundation of influence and how to build it (even through times when connection feels tricky).
• The four essential pillars for regulation, learning, behaviour and engagement - and how relationship is key to all of them.
• What young people need most from us and the small everyday moments that do more than you think.
• What gets in the way of connection and how to recognise it before it erodes.
• The strategies that build relationship, using the resources available to you.
• How to respond to big feelings in ways that build connection and influence, rather than distance.
• How to hold firm, loving boundaries without losing the relationship.
• Why ‘perfect' relationships aren’t the answer, and what is. 

About Karen:

Karen began her career as a psychologist, working extensively with children, teens and families. She is now widely recognised as a leading authority on anxiety and child development. Karen is the founder of Hey Sigmund, an internationally popular online resource providing contemporary, research-driven information for parents and professionals.

Karen is a sought-after speaker and consultant who works with schools, government bodies and child- and adolescent-focused organisations in Australia and internationally. She is also the author of six books, including the bestselling Hey Warrior, which helps children understand and manage anxiety. Her books assist children to understand and manage anxiety and other feelings, and build the capacity for self-regulation.

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Unley Oval Community Hub, 25 Trimmer Terrace, Unley, 5061, View Map