Power and Purpose of the Adolescent Brain

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For parents and teenagers

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Workshops about Power and Purpose of the Adolescent Brain

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As a teacher and a parent myself, I have met a lot of parents. It is not easy to be one, and every age group of children has its own challenges and its blessings. What I often heard from the parents of teens is that they "don't know anymore who their kids are", or that they "don't know how to talk to them without having some kind of fight"...

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I happen to like teens.

It does not mean I don't struggle to understand them (or any other person for that matter ). I also like science, and neuroscience in particular fascinates me with all the wonderful things that happen in our brains and bodies.

In addition, I am a very practical person. I want to know why people (myself included ) behave in a certain way and what I can do about it.

 

So, when I read a book by Dr. Dan Siegel BRAINSTORM. THE POWER AND PURPOSE OF THE ADOLESCENT BRAIN, I used it to develop this course, weaving in some practical skills in mindfulness and Nonviolent Communication. 

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I believe this course will help teens and everyone around them (parents, teachers, coaches, youth leaders...)  understand what causes the behavior that is often seen as "immature, selfish, or irresponsible" and how our teens can be supported in their struggle of going through those difficult and wonderful years.

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