11 - 15 years... In adolescence, healthy family life is not stable.
Teens are developing rapidly and this leads to emotional upheaval. With new, very strong emotions and wishes, teenagers may experience outbursts similar to their toddler years, when they had difficulty controlling their strong impulses. Some show no sign of turmoil, which may indicate powerful inhibitions and can also be problematic. Others are withdrawn or plagued with worry. Instability is normal during adolescence. It is common for teens to put unreasonable demands on parents and siblings - and be oblivious to the effect this has on others. Emotional conflicts become stronger for every family member. This unsettling new emotional climate is upsetting and baffling to all and understanding it better is what "Surviving Adolescence" is all about.
This program for parents explores how to help teens develop a strong identity, to "hold their own" in school, peer relationships, and the community. The focus is on helping teens develop the motivation and maturity to move towards greater independence and productivity while still maintaining positive family relationships, which they so deeply need to help combat the typical emotional instability.
Parent Comments:
“Lots of food for thought - not the usual answers - refreshing.”
“Thank you for telling us to ‘be yourself’. I never felt comfortable trying to ‘play other roles’. We’re only human. It has been USEFUL & REINFORCING to attend this seminar.”
“Barbara Burrows was very helpful in her presentation. She assured us that many of our difficulties with adolescent children are normal. Her explanation of their behaviour was helpful in understanding why they do what they do.” back
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