Parent Support Group: Strategies In Dealing With Adolescent Behavior

Program Type:

Community Events

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

Parents are invited to join a support group to meet others and learn strategies for dealing with adolescent behavior. Maria Quiles from Wallingford Youth & Social Services will be on hand to facilitate the conversation. Topics may include:

  • adolescent development (mental health & substance abuse component)
  • blended families
  • establishing boundaries
  • drug education & current substance abuse adolescent trends
  • screen time
  • technology use
  • monitoring your teen
  • contingency planning: what to do when nothing is working?
  • navigating friendships 
  • managing negative peer associations

Registration is required as space is limited. To register, please call Youth & Social Services at 203-294-2175.

 

This group will meet on Tuesdays, September 24th-October 29th from 6-7pm.