Active Parenting of Teens
“The course was very informative and helpful, the strategies learned from this course are more effective than I imagined and practicing scenarios in the class before following through with the new strategies was appreciated”
Active Parenting of Teens (APT) is an evidence-based curriculum that caters to the needs of parents and caregivers. APT gives participants insight into adolescent brain development and explores the effectiveness of different parenting styles. Participants also receive practical information to improve the quality of communication within the family which will prepare parents/caregivers to speak to their teens on subjects such as drugs, violence, and sexuality. Classes are offered in both English and Spanish.
The workshop will cover topics such as:
Session 1: The Active Parent
Session 2: Winning Cooperation
Session 3: Responsibility and Discipline
Session 4: Building Courage and Redirecting Misbehavior
Session 5: Drugs, Sexuality, and Violence – Reducing the Risks (Part 1)
Session 6: Drugs, Sexuality, and Violence – Reducing the Risks (Part 2)
All classes are up to 1 1/2 hours long. Upon completion, all participants will receive a certificate of completion, a $20 gift card, and a parent workbook.
To register for the classes, please fill out our online contact form.