• Inside the Teen Brain
  • Inside the Teen Brain: The Heart of the Matter

Inside the Teen Brain

Duration: 2 hrs 49 mins Publication Date: 10 Jan 2025 Next Review Date: 18 Mar 2027

Learning Series Description

Join Dr. Jane Gilmour as she interviews leading experts to uncover the fascinating science behind adolescent brain development. This series explores key themes such as identity formation, emotional regulation, risk-taking, and peer influence, shedding light on how these processes shape teenage behaviour. Through engaging discussions, experts provide evidence-based insights and practical strategies to help professionals, parents, and educators better support young people during this pivotal stage of life.

About this Learning Series

This learning series includes:

  • 2 hrs 49 mins of on-demand video
  • Access on desktop, tablet and mobile
  • Certificate of completion

Details:

  • Level: All Levels
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English

Inside the Teen Brain: The Heart of the Matter

Duration: 47 mins Publication Date: 10 Jan 2025 Next Review Date: 10 Jan 2028 DOI: 10.13056/acamh.13682

Description

In this episode of Inside the Teen Brain, Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore joins Dr. Jane Gilmour to explore the complexities of emotional regulation in adolescence. Dr. Kennedy-Moore discusses how emotions serve as valuable sources of information rather than problems to be eliminated, emphasizing the importance of helping teens develop emotional literacy. The conversation highlights practical strategies, such as using feeling cards, the angry adult formula, and soft criticism, to support young people in understanding and managing their emotions. The episode also delves into the powerful role of peer relationships, social learning, and self-reflection in adolescent development, providing valuable insights for professionals, parents, and educators working with teenagers.

Learning Objectives

A. To understand the role of emotions as a source of information rather than just a challenge to be managed.
B. To explore practical techniques that help teenagers improve emotional regulation and social skills.
C. To recognize the significance of peer relationships and social learning in adolescent emotional development.

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