Workshop: The Science of Teen Decision-Making: Understanding the Adolescent Brain

Ever wondered why your teenager makes certain choices, especially risky or impulsive ones? Gain insight into the science of adolescent brain development and learn how it impacts their decision-making. This workshop will help you understand your teen better and provide practical tools to strengthen your connection with them. The relationship you nurture with your child is a key source of their resilience and growth.

The facilitator for this 90-minute workshop will reach out with a zoom meeting link the week of the event.

Workshop: Raising Adolescents in a Changing World

Adolescence is a time of navigating complex social dynamics—popularity, rejection, shifting friendships, peer pressure, and even bullying. As teens work toward independence and autonomy, your role as a parent remains vital. In this workshop, we'll explore strategies to support and guide your tween or teen as they face these challenges, both in the real world and online. Learn how to stay connected and provide the guidance they need to thrive in these formative years.

The facilitator for this 90-minute workshop will reach out with a zoom meeting link the week of the event.

4-week series - Theme: Understand the Science: Connect with your Middle and High Schoolers (11-19)

Week 1: Welcome/ Introductions & Foundations of Parenting Adolescents 
Week 2: Adolescent Brain Development 
Week 3: Effectively Communicating with Adolescents 
Week 4: Adolescent Mental Health 

4-week series - Theme: Teens & Sex (13-19)

Week 1: Welcome/Introductions & Foundations of Parenting Adolescents 
Week 2: Talking to Adolescents About Sex 
Week 3: Sexual Orientation Development 
Week 4: Social World of Adolescents 

9-week series - Variety of Topics and Themes

This series offers participants a range of discussion topics such as communication and adolescent development. In the 5th week, participants are encouraged to meet with their group in person to help foster community and support. For parents and caregivers of adolescents and teens in middle or high school (approximately 10 – 19 y/o).

4-week series - Theme: Communicating with your Adolescent (10-19)

Week 1: Welcome/Introductions & Foundations of Parenting Adolescents 
Week 2: Effective Communication: Overcoming Barriers 
Week 3: Effective Communication: Active Listening 
Week 4: Helping Adolescents Deal with Stress

Read more about our in-person Groups.

4-week series - Theme: Communicating with your Adolescent (10-19)

Week 1: Welcome/Introductions & Foundations of Parenting Adolescents 
Week 2: Effective Communication: Overcoming Barriers 
Week 3: Effective Communication: Active Listening 
Week 4: Helping Adolescents Deal with Stress 

Read more about our in-person Groups.

4-week series - Theme: Adolescent Stress and Health (10-19) 

Week 1: Welcome/Introductions & Foundations of Parenting Adolescents 
Week 2: Adolescent Brain Development
Week 3: Adolescent Stress
Week 4: Parent Stress and Coping Strategies

Read more about our in-person Groups.

4-week series - Theme: Understanding Adolescent Social, Gender, and Sexual Identity Development  (10 - 19)

Week 1: Foundations of Parenting Adolescents 
Week 2: Adolescent Social Identity Development 
Week 3: Adolescent Gender Identity Development 
Week 4: Adolescent Sexual Orientation Development 

Workshop: Effective Coping Strategies for Adolescent Stress

Stress and anxiety are increasingly common among adolescents, impacting both their mental and physical health. These challenges, which have only intensified since the pandemic, are a growing concern. Join us to learn more about how stress manifests in teens, how to recognize the signs and symptoms, and when medical intervention may be necessary. You’ll leave with practical coping strategies teens can use on their own, as well as tools and techniques for parents to support their children through stressful times.

The facilitator for this 90-minute workshop will reach out with a zoom meeting link the week of the event.