Teenagers are arguably the most misunderstood species on the planet today. The average teenager is described by adults with attributes such as moody, impulsive, risk taker, and likely to yield to peer pressure. Although there are elements of truth in these, the descriptions often stem from a place of little or no knowledge about the significant changes happening in the human brain during adolescence. Sadly, many teenagers are also in a state of confusion as to why they act the way they do sometimes. Drawing from evidence based work in the field of Neuroscience and Psychology and adapted to a teenage audience, this class will explore the adolescent brain in the context of learning, stress, addiction and decision making.
IN THIS CLASS:
- Gain a basic understanding of the science of the teenage brain and the important changes happening in their brain this period.
- Identify tools for managing negative emotions and cultivating positive ones.
- Understand the unique strengths of the teenage brain.
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OUR SPECIAL GUEST FOR THIS CLASS:
Remi is a social worker and a trained youth mentor based in VIC, Australia. She is a licensed coach with the John Maxwell Team and a recent graduate of Shine From Within Youth Mentors Training program. Remi often supports young people using a strengths-based approach, as she believes people thrive better when they operate from their place of strength. She pioneered the coordination of the state-wide ‘Right To Write’ essay contest in Lagos Nigeria in 2010. A competition aimed at sharpening the writing skills of secondary school students and lending them a voice on issues relating to nation building. Remi is currently working to launch Just Teens Int’l – a supportive online community for teens and tweens, where they get to learn life skills and navigate the teenage years successfully.