Recent research shows that adolescence is a time of major brain growth and development. It’s a time of opportunity for young people to develop new skills and for learning that prepares them to take on adult roles and responsibilities.

During adolescence there are changes to brain systems involved with social understanding, decision-making, reasoning and risk-taking that influence the way an adolescent behaves.

Presented by Brainwave Trust Aotearoa, the main topics covered in this workshop are:

• Adolescence is a time of transition from childhood to adulthood that involves intellectual, physical, social, emotional and hormonal changes • Recognising and enhancing adolescents’ strengths• The important role of parents and other adults in providing guidance and support through this transition • The increased importance of peers • Positive and negative aspects of risk-taking• Changes in sleep patterns• Exploring the potential influence of alcohol use• Benefits and risks associated with social media use

The workshop is designed for all staff, whether paid or unpaid working with young people in Palmerston North. By registering you are agreeing that if you ‘no show’ or cancel 24 hours before the training, that you will not receive a refund and are still liable for the cost of the registration.

Other important stuff:

• Limited to two registrations per organisation/service/group

• VERY limited number of registration spaces available

• Must work in Palmerston North with young people (if you don’t work in Palmy with young people and would love to attend then please contact us)

• You must be available and fully present for the avo

• You must be over 18 years of age

• Please let us know of any dietary or access requirements before. FREEEEE treats tooooo. Yum yum yummy

• Due to Covid-19, there are special considerations and things that we will need to do - including contract tracing. Please ensure that the person who is attending - has their name registered and on the ticket AND please do not come to the training with cold, flu or respiratory symptoms or having had contact with a confirmed or suspected Covid-19 case, or contact with border or managed isolation facilities.

• Please also be aware that if we move through alert levels - we may need to change how and if the course is delivered.

• Please contact us for invoicing options (trissel@yoss.org.nz).