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The Secret Life of a Massachusetts Teen

Presentation for parents of teens, Thursday Nov. 19th, 7:00pm Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library.

The Secret Life of a Massachusetts Teen, Thursday, November 19, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium: Do you wonder...What teens are really thinking? Why they don’t share their fears? How we can better support teens? How we can become better parents? This is a high-energy presentation for that actively focuses on what teens are really thinking, what they fear, why they do not share their fears, and how parents can more effectively support their teen. This presentation will cover areas such as acting out behaviors, drug and alcohol use, depression, suicide, and more. The workshop will be facilitated by Jon Mattleman, a mental health counselor and trainer with 30 years of experience working with youth, parents, and families. This event is cosponsored by Newton Youth Services and Newton Cares. Please register online or visit www.newtonma.gov/youth and scroll down to the registration link.

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