Hacking teen brains
The answer to an age-old question — what is going on inside a teenager’s head — is the subject of a free seminar in Napier tomorrow night.
Psychologist Melissa Viviers will be telling caregivers what they need to know to survive and thrive in the teenage years.
Titled 5 ways to Hack Your Teen’s Brain, the seminar has been organised by the William Colenso College Parents’ Association as a community service.
College principal Daniel Murfitt says Melissa is an effervescent speaker with a knack of communicating complex stuff in a way anybody could grasp.
Understanding the way teens’ brains developed would help all caregivers, including those with teens testing the boundaries and those wanting to support high-achieving students do their best, Daniel says.
The relaxed and informative evening would include include coffee, cake and a slot for questions from the audience.
Palmerston Northbased Melissa, a child psychology specialist, says caregivers would learn practical strategies to support positive teen development. Defiant and/ or challenging teen behaviours would also be discussed. Tickets to the free event are limited to 100 and can be secured by phoning the school office on 06 8310180.
■ 5 Ways to Hack Your Teen’s Brain free seminar, William Colenso College hall, Arnold Street, Napier. 7.30pm to 9pm, Thursday, September
13. Phone 06 8310180 to book.