During adolescence, teenagers function with 10 per cent of a mature 'thinking' brain and 90 per cent the 'feeling' brain they had as 4-year-olds.........In adults, the ratio is reversed - 90 per cent 'thinking' and 10 per cent 'feeling'.

~ Nathan Mikaere-Wallis

When we are in our youth years emotions rule, and without the right tools or awareness these emotions can quickly overwhelm and consume. As parents it can be hard to understand our childs emotional view on the world because we have the benefit of a fully functioning and matured brain.

And while this imbalance can be a cause of much tension in the parent/child relationship it can also be a beautiful opportunity to support one another in growing a deeper understanding of how we each individually operate.

To create this beautiful space of support, parents need to reconnect with their emotional selves, to deepen there understanding of how they feel, process and express emotions. After all we are the most important role model in our childs life.

Our youth also need knowledge that supports them to understand why their emotions may seem all consuming as well as techniques to self regulate when overwhelmed.

This workshop is designed to provide you with knowledge, awareness, tools and techniques so you and your child may begin to create this space of support together.

The workshop will be a mixture of discussion and activity, work with your child and then work on your own awareness. Eve will use her knowledge and experience as an Emotion Coach to support you in expanding your understanding of your own emotional processes. Stacey will use her expertise in working with youth development to support your child in understanding what impact their emotions are having on them .

The evening will end off with an opportunity to emotionally connect with one another and begin your path towards supporting your child and their emotions.

Kai will be provided on the evening as well as drinks and refreshments. All we ask is that you bring yourself, an open mind and something to write on (a notebook is ideal).

To bring ease and flow to the workshop we ask one parent and one child (11-18 years) attend in pairs. Tickets cover both yourself and your teen.

We look forward to welcoming you in and supporting you both.

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This event is sponsored by the Motueka Community Store.

To learn more about Eve and her work visit www.maea.co.nz

To learn more about Stacey and her work visit https://manaora.co.nz/