The Adventure of Adolescence

The Adventure of Adolescence
Fasten Your Seatbelt for the Roller Coaster Ride of Change

Adolescence is a time of growth and change. Often for parents and educators, it is difficult to distinguish between typical adolescent behaviors and emotions and those that are cause for concern. This workshop provides an opportunity for parents of teens with a wide range of mental health challenges to gain objective insights about their child’s experience and how to better assist and support their teens as well as themselves.

Topics include:

• Physical, emotional and cognitive development of children into adolescence
• Common adolescent behaviors and emotions
• Family dynamics and interpersonal relationships
• Culture, peer pressure, acting out behavior and self-esteem
• Substance use and self-medicating behavior
• Intervention and mental health issues; diagnosis and treatment
• Common strategies for helping your teen succeed