Triple P Teen.

The teenage years can bring new challenges for families. As young people move toward greater independence, parents are often navigating a delicate balance: Staying connected and supportive, while also setting appropriate expectations in the transition to adulthood.

Teen Triple P is a structured, evidence-based parenting program designed to support parents of adolescents (typically high school-aged) who may be experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties, family conflict, or challenges with motivation, independence, or risk-taking.

The program provides practical, research-informed strategies to help parents maintain a strong, respectful relationship with their teenager, while guiding them through this important stage of development. The focus is not on control, but on supporting young people to develop responsibility, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills over time.

In this structured, 6-8 session program, parents can expect to:

  • Develop a clearer understanding of adolescent development, and how this influences behaviour, emotions, and relationships

  • Strengthen connection with their teenager while supporting their growing independence

  • Learn communication strategies that reduce conflict and help keep the relationship open

  • Support their teenager to manage strong emotions and navigate challenges more effectively

  • Set clear, reasonable expectations and follow through with calm, consistent boundaries

  • Respond to common challenges such as conflict, disengagement, or risk-taking behaviours

  • Build collaborative problem-solving skills to support independence and responsibility

  • Develop a personalised plan tailored to their family’s values, goals, and current concerns

  • Practice strategies with support, reflection, and troubleshooting along the way

FAQ

  • When Triple P is delivered in a one-to-one format with a trained psychologist, the program becomes a collaborative and tailored process guided by a professional mental health practitioner rather than a self-directed course.

    This means:

    • The strategies are adapted to your child’s age, temperament, and specific behavioural or emotional profile

    • We focus on the real situations that are happening in your home right now

    • You receive compassionate, non-judgemental support from a real person as you practise new skills

    • We troubleshoot obstacles together so you’re not left feeling stuck or unsure

    • The pace is adjusted to suit your family

    • We integrate the program with your broader parenting values and goals

    • You are supported to stay consistent, reflective and confident when things don’t go to plan

    For many families, this personalised support is what turns helpful ideas into meaningful, sustainable change, and can reduce the likelihood of more significant emotional or social difficulties developing over time.