Care of the Exuberant Mind: Wiring of the Teen Brain and Strategies for Parenting Teens

Facilitators:

   Marcia Christen (CNVC Certified Trainer)
Elizabeth Turner
MSW
LICSW

Location: Bainbridge Bodhi Center, 6717 NE Marshal

   Bainbridge Bodhi Center, 6717 NE Marshall Rd, Bainbridge Island

Date and Time:

   Sat, Apr 21, 2012

Sat., April 21st and Sat., May 5th

Tuition:

  $200 individual, $350 for couple. Scholarships available.

Details

   Participants will learn the neurobiology of the adolescent brain so as to understand the vulnerabilities and potential  risks along with the potential for learning that teens have.  A majority of the workshops will be focused on learning
how to support teens by learning empathy. Participants will learn the 5 most important tips for parenting teens.  Time will be spent on understanding the key principles and intentions of Nonviolent Communication and learning and practicing the 4 parts of Nonviolent Communication language. Participants will be able to practice three choices we have in our communication:  self-empathy, empathy and honesty.    Through experiential exercises and practice with others, participants will learn how to be in relationship with teenagers in a way that will maintain connection and promote understanding.

Points

  
  • Learn about the neurobiology of adolescence.
  • Learn powerful strategies for problem-solving and connection.
  • Understand the vulnerabilities to addictions, poor planning and risk-taking.
  • Support the teen mind for learning, creativity and relationship.

Who is it for?

  Parents of or anyone who works with pre-teens, tweens, and teens.  Parents and those who work with elementary age children would also benefit.

Registration and deposit info:

   Register by emailing m a r c i a AT DOMAIN compassionate-language~com

What to bring:

  yourself, your intention to learn and practice.
A brown bag lunch, paper and something to write with.
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