It's no secret that the adolescent years can be stressful for teens and parents. However, this can also be a time of positive growth and development. In this video course, Dr. Dan reviews normal development then shares ideas on how to navigate the most common challenges. Parenting do's and don'ts.


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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Part I: Understanding adolescence

    • Course introduction

    • Pubertal/biological changes

    • Psychosocial changes

    • Erikson’s 8 life stages of crisis resolution and adolescence

    • Individual differences and "Goodness of fit"

    • Adolescence as a period of risk and opportunity

    • “ESSENCE” of Adolescence
  • 2

    Part II: Navigating adolescence

    • Introduction to navigating adolescence

    • Power struggles and strategies

    • Your behavior management tool kit

    • Time-in

    • Some more basics

    • Empathy and active listening

    • Motivational interviewing

    • Breaking bad communication habits

    • “STEPS” to problem-solving

    • Contingency management

    • Getting help

    • Conclusion: keep the long view