Working With Adolescents
Adolescence is a transformative period, yet it often creates a cultural and communication gap between young people and the adults in their lives.
This one-day PCI College workshop bridges that divide, offering an essential exploration of the psychological make-up of today’s adolescents. By participating, you will gain the clarity and practical techniques necessary to move beyond traditional approaches, enabling you to be more present and effective in your professional or personal interactions with this complex and fascinating age group.
Who is this course for?
This workshop is designed for those who engage with adolescents, whether in a formal therapeutic setting or through other professional and personal roles.
- Helping Professionals: Counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers, and youth workers seeking to sharpen their engagement skills.
- Educators: Teachers and school staff looking for non-confrontational communication strategies.
- Parents: Individuals seeking deeper insight into the modern adolescent experience to improve connection and understanding.
- Students in Training: Those currently in professional therapeutic training who wish to build foundational skills for working with young people.
What are the benefits of doing this course?
This course provides a contemporary toolkit to navigate the specific challenges defining adolescent life today, such as digital technology and changing social environments.
- Enhanced Presence: Learn to be more “present” in sessions or interactions, fostering trust and deeper connection.
- Communication Skills: Master non-confrontational techniques that reduce resistance and open doors to better dialogue.
- Cultural Insight: Gain an updated understanding of the pressures facing modern adolescents, including technology and substance availability.
- Practical Effectiveness: Move away from outdated models and adopt a more modern, effective approach to supporting young people.
What will you learn?
This workshop balances theoretical understanding with essential, hands-on communication skills. The curriculum is delivered through the following pillars:
- Adolescent Psychology: An exploration of the psychological make-up and developmental needs of the modern adolescent.
- Cultural Context: Examining the cultural differences, such as technology and social habits, that shape the lives of today’s young people.
- Communication Strategies: Developing non-confrontational communication skills to navigate conflict and build rapport.
- Personal Development: Reflective practice to increase your own self-awareness and presence when working with this age group.
- Theoretical Insight: An overview of appropriate theoretical approaches tailored to the unique dynamics of adolescence.
Course Syllabus
COURSE CONTENT
- Understanding adolescents
- Cultural considerations
- Communication
LEARNING OUTCOMES
New insight is offered on what is increasingly becoming a problem area in our society, i.e. the cultural difference between today’s adolescents and their parents in terms of technology, alcohol and drug availability and abuse….and communication
The workshops main theme “Working with Adolescents” is addressed through the separate and combined lens of Theoretical insight, skills, mindfulness and communication.
Timetable
DURATION: 1 Day
TIME: from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
This course has a duration of six hours, which is equivalent to six CPD points.
Eligibility
This is a CPD workshop specifically designed for Counsellors & Psychotherapist or other helping professionals with therapeutic experience and students currently in professional training. BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy students in Years 1, 2, 3 and 4 of their studies are all invited to apply for this CPD workshop.
IT Skills
Students require sufficient IT skills to complete the course.
Application Process
Applicants are invited to book online, accompanied by the payment of the full course fee.
Please ensure to ready the full Terms & Conditions for cancellations, refunds, and more.
The College makes every effort to avoid altering course times, course commencement, and conclusion dates. However, should any changes be necessary, you will be notified at the earliest opportunity. All courses run subject to demand and the formation of a viable class cohort. A full refund will be given to all applicants in the event that the class does not proceed.
Fees
Standard Rate: Applies to all non-affiliated participants.
PCI College Graduate: Discounted rate available for graduates of BSc Degree and Postgraduate programmes.
Current BSc/MSc Students & Alumni Members: Preferential rate available. Join our Alumni Group on LinkedIn to access this discount
Course Fees – Republic of Ireland
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