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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Final Quiz – 2
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Topic 2 Understanding the Boundaries

Module 2 Building Communication Skills to Better Connect with Youth about Addictions: For Teachers, Parents and Adult Educators Unit 4 How to Set Boundaries to Youth: Tailor-made Communication Techniques According to the Life Stage Topic 2 Understanding the Boundaries

Boundaries can take on many shapes and sizes. The two main types of boundaries are physical and emotional. 

Physical boundaries help children create their own personal space and have privacy. Physical boundaries help children understand what is socially acceptable in terms of their interactions and proximity with other individuals so that everyone is comfortable. 

Emotional boundaries may be a little more difficult to teach as a caregiver since it is more of an abstract concept. First and foremost, emotional boundaries start with open and direct communication so that children can feel comfortable sharing their experiences with their caregivers.

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