Parents Discussion Group

Parents Discussion group is held every Tuesday from 9.30 – 10.30. The schedule of the programme is outlined here and it runs on an 8 week cycle, although parents are welcome to attend as many or as few as they wish. The next cycle begins on Tuesday 13^th September. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible for this lively and interesting discussion group.

If you would like more information on this please do not hesitate to call 020 7479 3945 or email from the link Contacting the Parent Support Advisor.

Programme outline: A quick guide to the sessions

SESSION	DESCRIPTION
Session 1	Setting the scene What exactly is SEAL and what has it got to do with me?
Session 2	Understanding the teenage brain It's like an entertainment system that isn't wired up right!
Session 3	Developing self-awareness and high self-esteem Knowing me and knowing vou
Session 4	Talking to your teenager Tips on good and bad communication
Session 5	Assertive parenting The effective way to parent!
Session 6	Emotions: recognising and managing them How do they feel? And how do they cope?
Session 7	Alcohol and Drugs What, why and how?
Session 8	Getting motivated, feeling optimistic and bouncing back! What motivates your teen and how can you help? Programme Review
Celebration Session	Bringing it all together Let's celebrate