The life and mind of a teenager is often a complete mystery –why do they do the things they do?… what matters to them?.... what are they thinking?
The Teen Life 2012 conference is designed to encourage, equip, challenge and connect you with the life of a teenager. Whether you are a parent, sibling, grandparent, teacher, counselor, neighbor or any adult who regularly interacts with teens, this one day event will help you better understand the inner workings of a teen.
Featuring keynote speakers and therapists from Soul Care House (soulcarehouse.com) who specialize in Marriage & Family issues.
Keynotes:
Saving Teens from Themselves - dealing with crazy behavior and bad choices.
Surviving Adolescence - how to take care of yourself when you're parenting teenagers
Breakout Sessions:
Talking to Teens About the Birds and the Bees - how to talk about the meaning and impact of sex, and help them think through making decisions about it.
What I Wish My Dad Would've told Me about Porn - how to talk to kids about protecting themselves from developing destructive or compulsive sexual behaviors.
Spotting a Teenager in Trouble - how to know if your child is using drugs/alcohol, is cutting, or depressed.
How to Deal with Trauma - how to help your child recover from bullying, sexual violation, low self esteem.
Creating Effective Conversations - how to talk to your teens so they listen and listen so they will talk.
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Register online at www.thechurchatrb.org
