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For chronically distracted teenagers, consequences and criticism tend to damage relationships and inevitably lose their impact. Goals, behaviour contracts, rewards etc. seem to fade just as quickly. So what works best?
At this Roundtable discussion, Rick will highlight the strategies that families have found the most effective in enabling teens to make better decisions, use their time more effectively, and manage the intense emotions of adolescence. This discussion will stay grounded in Science of Social Connection, which emphasizes the importance of a caring, interpersonal relationship as a prerequisite for adolescent well-being.
Key points will include:
- The significance of “mattering” for developing independence and maturity.
- Tools for identifying and developing their interests.
- The importance of giving a teenager feedback without demotivating them for trying.
This Roundtable is appropriate for parents of both children and teens. Educators are welcome.
This is a great chance to hear from a respected professional, share your own experiences with other parents, talk about support strategies, and explore your personal questions in greater depth.
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Event Details
Date: November 19, 2019 (Tuesday)
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm (6:15 registration & light refreshments)
Venue: H6 Conet, G/F., The Center, 99 Queen's Road Central, HK (map)
Cost: Member (free); Non-member (HK$200)
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Rick Smith, Ed.D., is an educational consultant who uses a broad range of psychological interventions, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to help demotivated teens gain greater control of their lives.
Rick specialises in working with teenagers managing anxiety, trauma, and relationship difficulties. In addition to his work with teenagers, Rick has a certification as a parenting-coordinator for families in conflict or facing life transitions.
Rick has over 20 years experience and holds a Masters (USA) and received his Doctorate from The University of Bath, UK. He has published a reading strategies book (STOP reading), an iOS App, and is currently completing a doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.), with specialisations in the childhood OCD spectrum and adolescent anxiety disorders.
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The Ed-Psych Assessment Series
Part One: What to Expect
with Natalie Broderick, Ph.D.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
The Ed-Psych Assessment Series
Part Two: Now What?
Panel discussion: learning specialists, teachers and...
Tuesday, January 14, 2019
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Planing for the 2020 Summer camps, trips and academic programs for your child in US and Europe?
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ABOUT FOCUS
FOCUS is a respected provider of accurate, evidence-based information about mainstream learning differences and a welcoming community of parents and professionals who share the experience of supporting children with AD/HD and SpLD. We are a Hong Kong-based charity whose members include parents, educators, counsellors and medical professionals.
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