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Adolescent Development for Youth Professionals
April 28, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

About this Event
Overview:
This will be done in the context of the types of changes adolescents experience socially, psychologically and biologically. Content centred on how to improve resilience and communication will explore the benefits of talking openly, developing a support network, managing expectations and what to do if a conversation around mental health has not gone as planned. Attendees will receive a signposting guide of organisations to contact if they are ever in need of external support.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the session individuals will be expected to:
Have an increased global understanding of the adolescent experience and a broader understanding of mental health
Feel more confident holding and/or instigating a conversation around mental health and wellbeing
An understanding of how to foster resilience in young people
Identify key support networks of who they may have conversations with
Have a greater awareness and knowledge of other support available across Hertfordshire
Target Audience:
– Youth Professionals working in Hertfordshire
Length: 1.5 hours
Contact: jessica.whittaker@hertsmindnetwork.org for further information
Training Etiquette: This training session will be delivered as a Meeting via Zoom. Please ensure your microphone is muted when others are speaking. You are welcome to turn your camera on, but please be mindful of your surroundings and that they do not distract from the session.
Cancellations: Please inform us if you are unable to attend the training session, failure to do so on more than one occasion could prevent from further bookings.
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