Attendees will learn how to:
- Use concrete communication strategies that reduce power struggles and increase openness with teens
- Differentiate between typical adolescent behavior and signs that a teen is truly struggling emotionally or behaviorally
- Recognize common warning signs that suggest stress, anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation may be interfering with daily functioning
- Understand different levels of support, including parent coaching, DBT skills groups for teens, and individual therapy
- Determine which type of support may be most helpful based on a teen’s needs, personality, and challenges