Our Teen Building Programme
Our Teen Building programme is about helping parents develop their capabilities to work with their young people. We do this by:
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Sharing practical tools, techniques and approaches
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Sharing of ideas and best practice
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Creating a supportive group that provides an ongoing resource
Our core programme covers:
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The challenge of parenting teens/ tweens
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Challenge of parenting teens / tweens .. why is it so hard?
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Teen brain.. what’s happening inside the head of your teen/ tween?
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Adult response.. what impact does that have on us?
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Nature of parent-child relationships
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Family systems.. leading edge thinking on family dynamics
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Tools to help understand communication within families
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Conflict management
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Adlerian ideas on how to help teens
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Cognitive behavioural theory- ideas on how to coach your teen / tween
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Dealing effectively with issues –application of the ideas into practice
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Next Steps
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Change – handling change and transitions
We offer the programme over 3 evening sessions or one full day session.
Testimonial following one of our courses:
"Recently, I attended a parenting course with the NTT - it was a course like no other.... I finally realised I am not alone!!
It was good to know that other parents go through similar issues to mine. It was great, because it was the first time I started to understand what is going on in the teens brain.... it's like a messy bedroom. Kerry explained it beautifully.
Then we talked and various scenarios were acted out which really helped me to understand my son. It was a great day, I met some fantastic mums and the food was outstanding!! I highly recommend it if you are interested in having a happy home life." - Florence, attended our course in January
Why are National Teen Trust courses different?
What can I expect from the day?
You can expect to talk, to listen, to understand and to share...to learn lots and to have fun, to be in a warm, welcoming environment with nice food and even nicer people!
Why does it cost more when other parenting workshops/courses are £25 or free?
Many other courses are provided, hosted and funded by local authorities to address a specific need or issue.
We are offering more than a parenting course; this is 6 hours of a mixture of learning psychoeducational tips and strategies, a chance to share your thoughts and be listened to without being judged and creating a network of sharing and support, very much like the NCT...it doesn't just end after the 6 hours either, the day will work towards an ongoing programme of workshops, meetings and signposting to further specific support if necessary.
