Navigating Adolescence: Best Practices and Prevention Strategies for Youth Well-Being
Adolescence is a critical development period marked by rapid physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes. Participants will leave with a comprehensive understanding of the factors affecting adolescents and young adults, equipped with practical tools and strategies to support their well-being effectively.
Key Topics and Objectives Include:
- Understanding Adolescence - Objective: Gain insights into the developmental stages and the impact of social media, peer pressure, and family dynamics on youth.
- Best Practices for Supporting Youth- Objective: Discover effective strategies through interactive case studies and group activities.
- Prevention Strategies - Objective: Learn methods to prevent mental health challenges, substance abuse, and risky behaviors.
- Promoting Holistic Well-Being - Objective: Emphasize the importance of mindfulness, physical activity, nutrition, and sleep.
Training Categories: Basic, Best Practice, Prevention | Family, Peer
Speakers
Melissa Groden, is a Human Service Professional with 27 years of experience in the field. She engages in a person-centered approach to support, educate and empower those in need.
Melissa has worked at The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. for fourteen years, overseeing the Prevention, School Services, and Training programs. She has also been an adjunct professor at Chestnut Hill College for fourteen, instructing and writing curricula in both classroom and hybrid format for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
Melissa is a Board Certified – Human Services Professional, Certified Family Recovery Specialist, a Certified Trainer in Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program and Youth Mental Health First Aid. She holds a Master’s Degree in Administration of Human Services from Chestnut Hill College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, minor Criminal Justice, from Temple University.