How to work effectively with troubled and troublesome teenagers

How to work effectively with troubled and troublesome teenagers

Discover new ways to motivate and engage young people, promote behaviour change, improve their mental health – and much more

Why take this course

Tutor Richard Brook brings a practical and humorous approach to the bewildering array of models currently directed at front-line workers.

The programme is varied and intensive, yet lively with a strong focus on gaining skills. It clarifies what healthy teenage development looks like, why things can go wrong and the best ways to help young people overcome obstacles and begin to create lives for themselves that work well.

Richard also shows how, by working with the ‘givens’ of human nature, and ensuring that sound knowledge of how people really function is applied intelligently to teenagers, you can speed up progress, reduce anti-social behaviour and teen depression, and bring young people real benefits.

At the end of the day you will find yourself more empowered to respond effectively to each individual’s needs, temperament and learning style, whilst avoiding the emotional pitfalls of working in stressful situations.

What will you learn

The essential knowledge and skills you need to deliver effective interventions to young people – both individually and in groups
An increased understanding of what drives most problematic behaviour, including anti-social behaviour
What healthy teenage development looks like – this may bring you some surprises!
Ways to respond effectively to each individual’s needs, temperament and learning style, whilst avoiding the emotional pitfalls of working in stressful situations.
A clear and logical foundation upon which to structure creative and effective interventions
A deeper understanding of the causes of adolescent mental health problems
Constructive ways to help prevent teenage depression, anxiety and stress
An expanded repertoire of skills and a refined understanding of what works and – most importantly – why
A range of simple and effective techniques for engaging uncommunicative young people, building rapport and promoting behavioural changes
The opportunity to try these techniques out
The common misconceptions about adolescence
How to discover and build upon a young person’s strengths
Ways to motivate young people and help them set achievable goals
Practical problem-solving with young people
Four vital guiding principles that ensure your work with young people is relevant and effective
Knowledge of how the insights from the human givens approach can dramatically improve interventions and their outcomes
The opportunity to discuss how you could implement these in your own work with a highly knowledgeable tutor who has years of hands-on experience
Increased confidence in your own ability to affect positive change
Course notes, CPD Certificate and more…