• Inside the Teen Brain
  • Inside the Teen Brain - A Second Chance

Inside the Teen Brain

Duration: 2 hrs 49 mins Publication Date: 16 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 - A Second Chance

Duration: 33 mins Publication Date: 16 Sep 2024 Next Review Date: 16 Sep 2027 DOI: 10.13056/acamh.13676

Description

In this episode, Inside the Teen Brain: A Second Chance, Professor Rosie Meek explores the role of risk-taking, peer influence, and emotional regulation in adolescence, particularly among young people in the criminal justice system. She discusses how participation in structured sports programmes can provide a positive outlet for frustration, improve emotional regulation, and foster transformative changes in identity. Drawing on qualitative findings and real-world examples, Professor Meek highlights how sports settings create opportunities for young people to develop discipline, teamwork, and trust—skills that can translate into healthier behaviours and reduced conflict. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of mentoring and collaborative, youth-centred approaches to engage at-risk adolescents and help them reset their life paths.

Learning Objectives

A. To understand the role of structured activities, such as sports, in fostering emotional regulation and identity development among at-risk adolescents.
B. To explore how peer influence and mentoring can support positive behavioural changes in young people.
C. To identify strategies for engaging adolescents in healthy risk-taking opportunities that build trust, discipline, and resilience.

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