Positive Parenting: Pre-Teens and Teenagers
Managing conflict, solving problems and building a warm relationship with your teenager
An online three-week course for parents, with John Sharry.
Course dates: Tuesdays 14th, 21st and 28th January 2025, 7.30-9pm.
The teenage years are some of the most challenging times for families. Communication can suffer as teenagers pull away from their parents, while teenagers are dealing with increased emotional turmoil and new challenges in their lives. This interactive and supportive three-week course will show parents how to:
- Understand their teenagers world and the challenges they experience
- Manage conflict and communicate effectively
- Set boundaries and guide your teenagers
- Manage challenges such as school, anxiety and conflict with siblings
- Empower teenagers and build their self-esteem
- Stay connected and build warm family relationships
- Look after your own needs as a parent
During the course there will be time to address individual questions and concerns.
Time: 7:30 – 9:00pm
Cost: €90
Booking a place: Places are limited, so early booking is advised. You can book a place on this course here.
Presenter Biography
Prof John Sharry is a social worker and family psychotherapist with over 30 years experience as a child and adolescent mental health professional. He is founder and clinical director of the Parents Plus Charity, an adjunct Professor at the School of Psychology in UCD and an Irish Times Parenting Columnist. He is the author of over 25 positive psychology, parenting books and mental health programmes, including the Parents Plus Adolescents Programme and Parenting Teenagers.