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
References
Final Quiz – 2
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Topic 5 Challenges in High School Children and Implications for Communication

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 5 Challenges in High School Children and Implications for Communication

Common challenges might be:

  • Sleep deprivation
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Drug/Alcohol Use

Social – Emotional Developmental Milestones in High School Children

Start thinking more logically

Are introspective and moody and need privacy

Value friends’ and others’ opinions more and more

May test out new ideas, clothing styles, and mannerisms while figuring out where/how to fit in

Strive to be independent and may start emotionally distancing from caregivers

Start trying to discover strengths and weaknesses, at times seeming self-centered, impulsive, or moody

Show pride in successes

Spend a lot of time with friends and may be interested in dating

Question : At which age do we notice the development of the following social-emotional milestones?

Age 10Shows concern for a crying friend
Age 15Enjoys playing with other kids and is more conversational and independent
Age 6Values friends’ and others’ opinions more and more
Age 3Shares secrets and jokes with friends

Question : Which factors are considered essential for children’s and adolescents’ good mental health?

a) Unconditional love from family 

b) Self-confidence and high self-esteem

c) The opportunity to play with other children 

d) Access to educational toys

e) Encouraging teachers and supportive caregivers 

f) Safe and secure environment

g) All of the above

h) The factors a,b,c,e,f,g

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