| Adolescence
is a confusing, exciting, and challenging time for youth and
parents alike. This critical and unique period of growth is
complicated by society’s accepted myths about adolescence
and lack of attention to this age group, which has seen a 400
percent increase in suicide and 700 percent more children in
therapy in the past 15 years.
Promoting the healthy development of adolescents
and their families is the underlying theme of “Living
With 10- to 15-Year Olds,” a collaborative effort among
the Center for Early Adolescence, the Mental Health Association
of North Carolina, the National Mental Health Association,
and Girl Scouts of the USA. The curriculum of this workshop
provides
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insights,
information, resources, and skills
to help parents interact more positively with adolescents whether
it’s in your family, Girl Scout activities, or other youth-serving
organizations.
Some of the many workshop topics which will be discussed include:
Characteristics of Adolescents; Confusing Behavior of Adults
and Adolescents; Who’s In Control; Effective Listening;
How Parents Express Their Needs; When to Negotiate; Listening
to Feelings; Bridges to Teen Talking; Risk Taking Behaviors
and Personal Values; What Parents Can Do; Adolescent Sexuality;
Why It’s Hard to Talk to Them About Sex; and more. This
is one event you don’t want to miss for your children’s
benefit and your own! |
Who: Any
adult. Husbands and wives are encouraged to
attend together. Due to the nature of this training, children
may not be present and there are no facilities for their supervision.
When: Saturday, April 17;
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Girl Scout Center,
3110 Southwest Freeway
Course #: 4321
Deadline: April 3
Register: Use Training Registration Form
Cost: $10 per person
Event Code: 10-12-01-6240
Bring: Paper, pencil, lunch. Soft drinks vending machines available.
Minimum/Maximum: 12/100 |
