Secrets of the Teen Brain

Facilitator:

   Marcia Christen (CNVC Certified Trainer)

Location: Bainbridge Bodhi Center, 6717 NE Marshal

   Bainbridge Bodhi Center, 6717 NE Marshall Rd, Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge Bodhi Center
Compassionate Language

Date and Time:

   Sun, Sep 30, 2012

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tuition:

  $100 single, $150 adults

Details

   Advances in neuroscience are giving us insight into that mysterious and for some – terrifying – landscape of the teen brain. In this workshop, Elizabeth Turner, MSW, makes the neuroscience accessible and useful to understanding the teens you live, work with and love. Under the sponsorship of the Educational Services District and the Kitsap County Health District she has presented this popular and helpful workshop to teachers, parents and teens throughout the region. It will shed light on many of those mystifying corners of the adolescent mind so parents can find their way to supporting their teen and optimizing this (truly) magical and dynamic stage of development.
NOT ONLY WILL YOU LEARN ABOUT THE UNIQUE TEEN BRAIN, YOU WILL LEARN STRATEGIES FOR HOW TO SUPPORT YOURSELF SO YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR TEEN DURING THESE EXCITING, YET SOMETIMES SCARY TIMES.

Points

  
  • Unique aspects of the teen brain and what it means
  • 5 tips for parenting teens
  • Practices for knowing what's important to you and your teen
  • Steps for being able to connect with your teen and maintain understanding and trust.

Who is it for?

  Parents and people who work with teens ages 10-25.

Registration and deposit info:

   Register at www.bainbridgebodhicenter.com

What to bring:

  Pen, paper, and your sense of humor.
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