TEENAGE PROBLEMS :: OR PROBLEM TEENAGERS

Generally teenagers are not the problem. They are working out how to work with life's problems. When they are behaving unacceptably or being destructive in their environment, be careful not to immediately assume they are the problem. Their actions may be the symptoms of problems within the family or society, rather than the problem itself. They are acting out their discontent. They are not always given the kind of support, direction and guidance they could benefit from.
Extracted from GETTING REAL... about growing up! page 226

 

AMRITA offers one-day and weekend programs for parents and their offspring.

As well as the following she also offers personal sessions for teenagers and parents to work things out together or separately.

 

TEENSPEAK

for parents and teenagers

... is for teenagers to talk about what it's REALLY like growing up.
... is also for parents to be honest about what its like raising their teenagers.
... offers time-out from the everyday events in family life.

This safe environment to explore new ways of relating and

- to be given tools to use
- to talk about boundaries, roles and responsibilities.
- to learn how important appreciation and positive feedback and using techniques to ease the roller coaster ride.

It is also helpful to hear what other parents and teenagers have to say. To find common threads.

It can be fun, challenging, intimate, moving, dynamic, fun and lots more.

TeenSpeak offers a unique opportunity to 'tell it like it is' on both sides.

TEENSPEAK...is an opportunity to evaluate these ever changing relationships and enhances communication and it can renew intimate bonds.

This time together can be insightful, a relief and change existing dynamics if helpful.

 

This is great for youth or parenting organisation to organise.

If you would like a group in your area please email us with details of your city and country and how many people you could enroll.

OTHER PROGRAMS

When Amrita travels to your community she offers Girls Growing Up! for mothers and daughters and workshops for women: Reclaiming Puberty Rites and Reclaiming First Rites and introductory talks. If the women of your community would like to experience this work contact us

AMRITA also offers Personalised Rituals and Private Sessions.

For information about current events, talks and appearances at Conferences go to News.

To order your copy GETTING REAL... about growing up! go here. This is a great resource for all families.

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Nothing makes up for failure in the family. Sam Keen, a workshop leader and author of many successful books read the message above on a billboard one-day. ÒAfter considerable meditation on the matter, I have come to believe that the message on the billboard is both true and prophetic. In watching my children struggle with the hurts and dis-continuities that are the inevitable result of irreconcilable differences between their parents, I have learned what many men learn only after divorce Ð there is nothing more precious than our children. In the quiet hours of the night when I add up the accomplishments of my life Ð I know the three that rank above all the others are named Lael, Gifford and Jessamyn. In the degree to which I have loved, nurtured and enjoyed them, I honour myself. In the degree to which I have injured them by being unavailable to them because of my obsessive preoccupations with myself or my profession, I have failed as a father and as a man.
FIRE IN THE BELLY, Sam Keen

For information about current events, talks and appearances at Conferences go to News.