Barry Community Resource Network “Connections”
Professional Development for Front-Line Workers
Presents
Adolescent Brain Development Development:
Why Do They Act That Way?
A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain
- Presented by: Jenifer Strauss, Speaker and Consultant, with The National Institute on Media and the Family
- Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
- Pennock Hospital Conference Center
1009 West Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058
- Registration begins at 8:30 am
Jenifer Strauss is a speaker, storyteller and educator who engages audiences with a warm and interactive style, in over 300 speaking engagements a year. Jenifer is a Training Consultant and Speaker with the National Institute on Media and the Family. Jenifer cares deeply about the Barry County Community, as she herself calls Barry County “Home” when she is not traveling around the country speaking, teaching, and sharing her love of story.
Description: Adolescence has been described as a "normally abnormal stage of life." This workshop, based on Dr. David Walsh's best selling book, Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen explains exactly what happens to the adolescent brain on the path from childhood into adulthood.
This workshop will explain why moodiness, quickness to anger, willingness to take risks, miscommunication and other familiar teenage behavior are so common - all are linked to physical changes and growth in the adolescent brain. This workshop goes beyond the well-known issues of hormones and peer pressure. We will touch on the powerful role of media in teenagers' lives and show concerned adults how to use this information to understand, communicate with, and stay connected to youth.
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One workshop session is offered; attendance is limited to 60 participants.
- Attendance is FREE if you are employed with a BCRN Member Agency or Organization.
- Certificates of Attendance will be issued upon completion.
- Light refreshments will be served.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for sign-in, networking, and refreshments.
- Parking is limited; please consider car-pooling and/or parking in overflow parking behind the
former Viatec building (there is a pathway).
Any questions, please contact: Liz Lenz at 269.945.1387, or Carrie Robinson at 269.948.8041.
Conveniently register online (below) on or before 11/18/2008
Adolescent Brain Development Development: Why Do They Act That Way?
Workshop Registration Form
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A PDF version of this registration form is available here
Phone: 269.945.1387 • Toll Free: 1.877.489.9084 • Fax: 269.948.3317
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