• Inside the Teen Brain
  • Inside the Teen Brain - Just be Yourself

Inside the Teen Brain

Duration: 2 hrs 49 mins Publication Date: 2 Sep 2024 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 - Just be Yourself

Duration: 39 mins Publication Date: 2 Sep 2024 Next Review Date: 2 Sep 2027 DOI: 10.13056/acamh.13657

Description

In this episode, Inside the Teen Brain: Just Be Yourself, Professor Deborah Christie joins Dr. Jane Gilmour to discuss the complexities of identity formation during adolescence. Professor Christie explores how creative therapeutic approaches, such as metaphors and frameworks, can provide adolescents with a safe space to reflect on their strengths, abilities, and aspirations. The conversation highlights the significant role of peers, family, and supportive networks in shaping a young person’s sense of self. Professor Christie also emphasizes the importance of fostering environments where adolescents can explore their evolving identities in a positive and empowering way. Drawing on her extensive experience, she shares practical insights for professionals to help young people navigate this pivotal developmental stage.

Learning Objectives

A. To understand the key challenges adolescents face in forming their identity.
B. To explore how creative therapeutic techniques can empower young people to reflect on their strengths and aspirations.
C. To recognize the role of peers, family, and supportive networks in shaping adolescent identity.

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