Adversity to University Workshop - from Theory to Practical

About the Workshop

Raising or supporting a teenager in today’s world can feel overwhelming — especially when anxiety, comparison, communication breakdowns, and academic pressure enter the mix.

Following the success of our Adversity to University webinar series, we're now inviting you to join us for a highly practical and personal online workshop designed to help you make 2026 a more connected, confident, and compassionate year for both you and your teen.

The content of the workshop is based on direct feedback from participants in recent webinars, focusing on the areas that parents like you said they wanted the most help in.

The places are limited to 8 to support a high level of support from the 2 workshop tutors who are highly experienced professionals working with anxious teenagers. Participants will also be given access to the 3 webinar recordings that preceed this workshop.

What You'll Gain

This workshop is not a lecture — it’s a guided conversation, a reflection space, and an extension to your toolkit designed for real-life application based on your personal situation. Together, we'll explore:

• What confidence really looks like: how to help your teen build it and how to develop your own confidence as a parent
• How to support your teen through limiting beliefs
• Understanding the relationship between self-esteem and comparison
• Effective communication using the S.A.V.E. method (Solution, Advice, Vent, Echo)
• Navigating the discomfort of change — for both you and your teen
• Simple mindset shifts that can be transformational

With a strong emphasis on personal reflection and the ability to discuss your specific challenges with the workshop leaders, this workshop is designed for parents, carers and educators of teens who are ready to shift from theory to application so that 2026 can deliver a transformation in their relationship with the teens in their lives

What Makes This Different?

• Small group setting (max 8 participants) for meaningful discussion
• Breakout room activities with co-facilitators Nick and Caroline
• Real-time interaction, guided reflection, and actionable takeaways
• Safe, judgment-free space to explore tough topics with support

Testimonials
"This is great learning for any parent but most useful for children who are anxious - these two really know their stuff and I wish I had known this information years ago."

"I wish I had known some of these strategies years ago - it would have made my life a lot easier and my teen would have had far less stress in their daily life."

"Helpful and informative session, relaxed balanced approach to teenage anxiety."

"Great to have Caroline and Nick share their wealth of experience and knowledge with passion!"

Meet Your Hosts

Nick Smit is a professional, award-winning speaker, teacher, and personal development coach with over 20 years of experience in the educational and disability spaces. As a person with a disability himself, Nick brings a uniquely empowering, practical, and compassionate lens to personal growth and parenting.

Caroline Cavanagh is National Award winning therapist, specialising in anxiety and a teen mental health advocate with deep expertise in adolescent development, anxiety, and mindset.

Together, they bring heart, science, and strategy to this impactful workshop.