This is a preventive course designed to help parents understand how the physical, social/emotional and cognitive changes of adolescence affect behavior, judgment, drugs/alcohol, sneaking out, and risky behavior with computers. This information helps parents depersonalize their child's behavior and see it in the context of development. The presentation style uses humor, storytelling and a "goody bag" of practical, helpful techniques.
- Learn the 5 major tasks of adolescence
- Learn how puberty affects your teen’s behavior and identify his/her "lightening rod"
- Uncover your teen’s "imaginary audience" and learn how it influences behavior
- Discover your teen’s personal fable and learn how it affects judgment around risky behaviors. Learn strategies for helping them make good decisions.
- Learn how to "teen-proof" your home
Follow-up Seminar 2:
- Learn how to manage the task of separation/individuation
- Learn how to manage disrespectful behavior
- Learn effective strategies for communication and limit setting
- Learn how to understand and best help your teen develop his/her personal identity
