CEUs: 0.35 

Related Topics (Parenting Series):

• Effective Discipline Strategies

• Essential Communication Skills for Parents

Length: One 4-hour session

Instructor: Cornelius

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this program, you will be able to:

• Identify physical, psychological, social changes and challenges of adolescence.

• Practice effective strategies for parenting today’s teen.

• Demonstrate the secret weapon used by effective parents of  teens.

Course Outline:

I.     Introductions and group needs assessment

II.    Orientation to effective parenting

        A.   Contemporary parenting issues

        B.   Essential ingredients for growing healthy children

III.  Essential skills and knowledge for managing the adolescent years

        A.   Phases of adolescence

        B.   Uniqueness of boys and girls

        C.   Communication techniques

        D.   Potential barriers

        E.   Principles of prevention/intervention

IV.  Practice, practice, practice

V.   Legal issues and service provision