WELCOME Changing Destructive Adolescent Behavior Unit 7 YOUR

WELCOME Changing Destructive Adolescent Behavior

Unit 7 YOUR Guide to Changing Destructive Adolescent Behavior

Unit Seven: Objectives Parents will be able to: • Identify and locate the resources available in their own community • Discuss the need for emotional and practical support as they continue the process of change at home • Use the W. I. S. E. Advice Strategy

Introduce yourself to your group! • Your Name • Name & ages of your children

Parents need three things to change destructive behavior: • Desire • Information • Emotional & practical support

Review Activity 7. 3 1. Finding ____ for your children is as important as finding ____ for yourself. 2. Support groups can offer ____as well as emotional support for group members. 3. Children need to be told how much they are _____everyday. practical / support / help / loved

Review Activity 7. 3 Most powerful ideas learned from this unit: • •

Group Activity 7. 5 1. Yes / No Why: 2. Yes / No Why: 3. Yes / No Why: 4. Yes / No Why: 5. Yes / No Why:

Support Group Format • Announcements • Check In (Everyone is heard) • Group Process • Individual Time • Wrap Up (Everyone is heard)

Critical Family Concept: I’ll tell my kids I’ll do whatever it takes to keep them safe.