Supporting Youth Facing Challenge

This talk and mini-workshop is for parents, mentors, therapists, teachers, and anyone who cares for a teen who is facing challenges

Themes include:

• Understanding the roots of harmful behaviors such as substance abuse/addiction, self-harm, and suicidal ideation
• How our responses send messages that can drive youth deeper into maladaptive behaviors
• Creating a culture of care that promotes resilience
• Helping teens discover purpose and find meaning in their lives
• The neurobiology of the teenage brain and the drive for experience and risk
• Recognizing the subtle ways that shame acts as a barrier to change 
• Setting boundaries that are helpful and healthy