Module 2 Building Communication Skills to Better Connect with Youth about Addictions: For Teachers, Parents and Adult Educators

Unit 1 Psychosocial Characteristics of Individuals in Early Life Stages
5 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Understanding Mental Health Needs of Children and Adolescents
Topic 3 Challenges in Preschool Children and Implications for Communication
Topic 4 Challenges in Elementary School Children and Implications for Communication
Topic 5 Challenges in High School Children and Implications for Communication
Unit 2 Positive Youth Development: Communication Skills to Empower the  Development of Confident and Independent Youth
5 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Empowering Youth’s Autonomy and Self-esteem Issues
Topic 3 Teaching Youth how to Say “No”
Topic 4 Understanding influences & peer pressure regarding addictions
Topic 5 Building Resilience in Youth
Unit 3 Manage Conflicts and Crises in Youth: Conflict Resolution Communication Techniques in Different Life Stages in Youth
5 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Understanding conflict situations and how to manage them
Topic 3 Communication skills for conflict resolution
Topic 4 Communicating with Empathy
Topic 5 Active Listening
Unit 4 How to Set Boundaries to Youth: Tailor-made Communication Techniques According to the Life Stage
4 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Understanding the Boundaries
Topic 3 Why Are Boundaries Important?
Topic 4 How to Set Boundaries
Unit 5 How to Be a Role Model for Youth
3 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Understanding my Role as a Parent
Topic 3 Understanding my Role as a Teacher
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Topic 1 Introduction

Module 2 Building Communication Skills to Better Connect with Youth about Addictions: For Teachers, Parents and Adult Educators Unit 1 Psychosocial Characteristics of Individuals in Early Life Stages Topic 1 Introduction

During childhood and adolescence rapid growth and change occur in the brain.

Cognitive and social-emotional skills are developing. These skills can enhance children’s and adolescents’ mental health and decision-making regarding addiction.

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