This document discusses adolescent education and psychology. It covers several key topics:
1. Adolescence is a crucial stage of development between ages 12-18 where teens struggle with identity and influences from home vs. environment. Tight parental guidance is important to prevent losing teens to negative influences.
2. Adolescents can experience rebelliousness, depression, and tendency to join peer groups. Parents must provide support and guidance to help teens through this stage in a healthy way.
3. Adolescent psychology deals with common issues teens face like pregnancy, drugs, eating disorders, and depression. Peer influences can also affect behaviors and identity development.
4. Open communication between parents and teens is important
POSITIVE PARENTING : PERSPECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES OF PARENTING WITH INDIAN EMP...Devashish Konar
This presentation should help in providing a cultural perspectives in parenting. Indian parents may find some stimulating thoughts and students of cross cultural parenting should find Indian perspective as observed by a child psychiatrist.
Steve Vitto Positive Parenting Part TwoSteve Vitto
Steve Vitto's presentation for Parent Nights at Reeths Puffer Elementary School, Shelby Association for Retarded Children-Shelby Town Hall, & Muskegon, Michigan ARC
2010
Available in English and Spanish
svitto@muskegonisd.org
An overview of Positive Parenting
Strategies for raising children through positive approaches. Contains strategies for preventing and treating challenging behavior
POSITIVE PARENTING : PERSPECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES OF PARENTING WITH INDIAN EMP...Devashish Konar
This presentation should help in providing a cultural perspectives in parenting. Indian parents may find some stimulating thoughts and students of cross cultural parenting should find Indian perspective as observed by a child psychiatrist.
Steve Vitto Positive Parenting Part TwoSteve Vitto
Steve Vitto's presentation for Parent Nights at Reeths Puffer Elementary School, Shelby Association for Retarded Children-Shelby Town Hall, & Muskegon, Michigan ARC
2010
Available in English and Spanish
svitto@muskegonisd.org
An overview of Positive Parenting
Strategies for raising children through positive approaches. Contains strategies for preventing and treating challenging behavior
Your Life Satisfaction Score (beta) is an indicator of how you thrive in your life: it reflects how well you shape your lifestyle, habits and behaviors to maximize your overall life satisfaction along the five following dimensions:
►1. Health & fitness, reflecting your physical well-being and healthy habits;
►2. Positive emotions & gratitude, indicating how well you embrace positive emotions;
►3. Skills & expertise, measuring the ability to grow your expertise and achieve something unique;
►4. Social skills & discovery, assessing the strength of your network and your inclination to discover the world;
►5. Leadership & meaning, gauging your compassion, generosity and how much 'you are living the life of your dream'.
Visit www.Authentic-Happiness.com to check your Life Satisfaction score. Free, no registration required.
This is a talk given to third year parents of La Salle Academy, Iligan City, Philippines on October 3, 2009 during their Parent-Child Dialogue Level Day.
Success For Our Children Establishing “Smart Sanskar”
India is now collision of the ancient and the modern.We are undergoing a transformation! 3 new forces are shaping our children!
Like us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmartSanskars?ref=stream
We want the best for our children
But we are still trying to raise our children like our parents did.
Our plans and dreams for them will be obsolete.
We could shortchange their goals.
We need to be prepared, aware and participate.
I believe that it is completely up to us.
Tebessa's Workshop 1.2 May , 2019.
Organized by the Middle School Teachers' Circle ( Facebook )
This is an humble work dedicated to all the parents and their kids
Your Life Satisfaction Score (beta) is an indicator of how you thrive in your life: it reflects how well you shape your lifestyle, habits and behaviors to maximize your overall life satisfaction along the five following dimensions:
►1. Health & fitness, reflecting your physical well-being and healthy habits;
►2. Positive emotions & gratitude, indicating how well you embrace positive emotions;
►3. Skills & expertise, measuring the ability to grow your expertise and achieve something unique;
►4. Social skills & discovery, assessing the strength of your network and your inclination to discover the world;
►5. Leadership & meaning, gauging your compassion, generosity and how much 'you are living the life of your dream'.
Visit www.Authentic-Happiness.com to check your Life Satisfaction score. Free, no registration required.
This is a talk given to third year parents of La Salle Academy, Iligan City, Philippines on October 3, 2009 during their Parent-Child Dialogue Level Day.
Success For Our Children Establishing “Smart Sanskar”
India is now collision of the ancient and the modern.We are undergoing a transformation! 3 new forces are shaping our children!
Like us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmartSanskars?ref=stream
We want the best for our children
But we are still trying to raise our children like our parents did.
Our plans and dreams for them will be obsolete.
We could shortchange their goals.
We need to be prepared, aware and participate.
I believe that it is completely up to us.
Tebessa's Workshop 1.2 May , 2019.
Organized by the Middle School Teachers' Circle ( Facebook )
This is an humble work dedicated to all the parents and their kids
Presentation on bullying of LGBT youth in schools and in our culture. The presentation discusses its harmful effects, the legal challenges, and potential solutions. The presentation also provides case studies of bullying's devastating impact on LGBT youth. The presentation was part of a workshop during the Out of the Closet and Into Your Office seminar held in Jacksonville, Florida on October 17-18, 2013.
Teen Parent Relationship Boundaries - GenzanduGenZandu
Establishing boundaries in a parent-teen relationship is crucial for fostering mutual respect and understanding. These boundaries may encompass areas such as privacy, communication, curfews, and responsibilities. Open dialogue, empathy, and compromise are essential for setting and maintaining these boundaries effectively. By clearly defining expectations and respecting each other's autonomy, parents and teens can cultivate a healthy, supportive relationship that promotes growth and independence while ensuring safety and well-being.
New York psychotherapist works therapeutically with children and adolescents with an aim to provide them with coping strategies that will last a lifetime.They help children and teenagers to become more self-aware and to better understand their thoughts/feelings. They help them to learn new solutions to address continuing problems.
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children therapy because its_for_the_kids Unit 11Bluecare
Working with Minors
Adolescent Case Scenario
Dana starting seeing you, her counsellor when she was 14 years old. Initially, her sessions were related to anxiety that began to peak at the time her parents separated. Dana continued to see you for over six months. As time went on, Dana began to disclose drug taking behaviour and sexual activity. She told you that she would occasionally smoke marijuana with her friends at parties and has protected sex with her boyfriend.
Dana confides that she really appreciates having you to talk to because no other adult understands what it’s like to be a teenager. She is also really happy that you haven’t told her Mum or Dad anything about the drugs or sex.
In this session, Dana discloses that she has broken up with her boyfriend. She also tells you that a friend-of-a-friend is organising heroin for them to try at a party on the weekend. She is really looking forward to it and says it will be her first try of a drug other than marijuana. She is also pleased that there’ll be “lots of new boys there” as they are announcing the party on Facebook.
U nit 6 children therapy because its_for_the_kidsBluecare
Working with Minors
Adolescent Case Scenario
Dana starting seeing you, her counsellor when she was 14 years old. Initially, her sessions were related to anxiety that began to peak at the time her parents separated. Dana continued to see you for over six months. As time went on, Dana began to disclose drug taking behaviour and sexual activity. She told you that she would occasionally smoke marijuana with her friends at parties and has protected sex with her boyfriend.
Dana confides that she really appreciates having you to talk to because no other adult understands what it’s like to be a teenager. She is also really happy that you haven’t told her Mum or Dad anything about the drugs or sex.
In this session, Dana discloses that she has broken up with her boyfriend. She also tells you that a friend-of-a-friend is organising heroin for them to try at a party on the weekend. She is really looking forward to it and says it will be her first try of a drug other than marijuana. She is also pleased that there’ll be “lots of new boys there” as they are announcing the party on Facebook.
Comparison Between Being “Present” Parents & “Absent” Parents.pptxGraceL20
The Good: Being “present” parents
Present parents stay connected with their child
The need for both parents’ involvement in children’s care and control means that they are able to constantly provide positive input, guidance and support as children grow and learn. There are other innumerable benefits of being “present” parents as well:
1. They can provide a nurturing and supportive environment for their child. Children thrive when they feel loved and supported, and “present” parents can help create this type of environment by being attentive, responsive, and involved in their child’s life.
2. Children are able to model positive behaviours and values taking cues from parents who are present. Children learn by watching and imitating the adults around them, and a “present” parent can provide a positive role model by showing their child how she needs to behave, communicate, and make good choices.
3. “Present” parents stay connected with their children and be aware of what is going on in their lives. By being present in a child’s life, parents can stay up-to-date on their activities, moods, and development, and can better understand the needs and how to support and fulfil those needs.
The Bad: Being “absent” parents
role of parents in child life
Being absent parents means being less involved in a child’s life, either because of work, other commitments, or a lack of interest. There are several other potential downsides to being absent parents:
1. A child may feel neglected or unloved. Every child needs attention, affection, and reassurance from their parents. When they are absent, a child will have no one to interact with or turn to for help or advice. This will eventually lead to feelings of sadness, and insecurity and lead to growing up with low self-esteem.
2. A child will be without the support and guidance of her parents when she needs it the most. And when unable to navigate through the challenges of growing up, a child will be exposed to traumatic experiences which can have a lifelong impact on the child.
Needless to say, without the guidance of parents, it will be impossible for a child to face and overcome serious behavioural issues. Imagine this worst-case scenario of a child growing up and not being in a position to build meaningful relationships at all!
3. Children learn how to regulate their emotions through interactions with their parents. Without parents to guide them, a child is literally at sea, struggling with self-regulation and self-control problems. A child will also be struggling to learn how to go about developing these critical skills.
NCF-SE-2023 ( National Curriculum Framework School EducationDr. Nicholas Correa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKDRWx3S4es
NCF-SE 2023 (National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023) is published by NCERT on its website in August 2023. NCF School Education is one of the key components of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) called for a complete transformation of India’s schooling system.
The NCF-SE is a vibrant document, consisting of 600 pages. It is divided into 5 parts. The purpose of NCF SE is to help bring about changes by effecting positive transformations in India’s school curricula.
This session deals with Scheme of Subjects and Scheme of Assessment for Class IX & X (for CBSE Schools).
It will help teachers to give a birds eye view to their students.
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We are living in a sophisticated world thinking of acquiring luxuries that make life more comfortable than before. However, these comforts and luxuries bring along their own problems, and issues that affect us adversely. Students and adults, skilled workers and professionals, young and old face different problems related to their work, relationships, and life.
These problems can be related to facing criticism, handling the ego, beating overthinking, mental stamina, mental diet, the impact of digital technology in our life, taking a digital detox, managing stress, etc. The book “Crossing the Fence” gives a good description of these problems and suggests guidance for finding apt solutions.
What does Crossing the Fence mean? ‘The Fence’ stands for obstructions or problems and ‘Crossing’ for finding possible solutions. Hence the book Crossing the Fence gives the secrets of facing problems one encounters in life.
Problem-solving is the process that involves your ability to resolve an issue and come out with a possible solution. Every individual has his/her own way of tackling problems they encounter. All look at problems from their own perceptions and try to understand them from different angles. This book will make you more thoughtful, analytical, and creative and help you to grow as a person, and become more independent in handling your problems.
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum ProgramLevi Shapiro
June 20, 2024, Prix Galien International and Jerusalem Ethics Forum in ROME. Detailed agenda including panels:
- ADVANCES IN CARDIOLOGY: A NEW PARADIGM IS COMING
- WOMEN’S HEALTH: FERTILITY PRESERVATION
- WHAT’S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS,
ONCOLOGICAL AND INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASES?
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ETHICS
- GENE THERAPY
- BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR DEMOCRATIZING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
- ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES
- Prix Galien International Awards Ceremony
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...Sujoy Dasgupta
Dr Sujoy Dasgupta presented the study on "Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility? – The unexplored stories of non-consummation" in the 13th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE 2024) at Manila on 24 May, 2024.
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Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
Report Back from SGO 2024: What’s the Latest in Cervical Cancer?bkling
Are you curious about what’s new in cervical cancer research or unsure what the findings mean? Join Dr. Emily Ko, a gynecologic oncologist at Penn Medicine, to learn about the latest updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Ko will discuss what the research presented at the conference means for you and answer your questions about the new developments.
Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
micro teaching on communication m.sc nursing.pdfAnurag Sharma
Microteaching is a unique model of practice teaching. It is a viable instrument for the. desired change in the teaching behavior or the behavior potential which, in specified types of real. classroom situations, tends to facilitate the achievement of specified types of objectives.
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
Function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that along with the spermatozoa, constitutes semen
A healthy human prostate measures (4cm-vertical, by 3cm-horizontal, 2cm ant-post ).
It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It has anterior, median, posterior and two lateral lobes
It’s work is regulated by androgens which are responsible for male sex characteristics
Generalised disease of the prostate due to hormonal derangement which leads to non malignant enlargement of the gland (increase in the number of epithelial cells and stromal tissue)to cause compression of the urethra leading to symptoms (LUTS
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
1. Adolescence Education
Session
By
Dr. Nicholas Correa
Director, New Horizon Scholars School
2. Family Ties
Educate your child that when everything fails, his family
won't. This aspect needs more of an involvement from
your end. Let your child communicate with you. If he is
open and is able to tell you what bothers him, you will
have no problems with that.
You have to let your child know that whatever may
happen, his family is always there to love and care for
him. He may be the worst prodigal child in the world, but,
if he knows where to go to when the sun is not at its
brightest anymore, you will be able to save him from being
lost in total darkness.
3. Adolescents are classified as those individuals in age
bracket of 12 to 18 years old. They are called
teenagers and this is the stage that is very crucial.
It is during this time that your kids are trying to find
their identity and struggling between listening to home
or environment.
Most likely to happen is that when the home's rein is
not tightened, you may end up losing your teenager to
the environment and you will have a hard time getting
him back.
4. If you must notice, at this stage, adolescents have
the tendency to be rebellious. They are very
outspoken especially if the child's environment is
more of an extrovert type, wherein the child is
able to express his feelings freely.
This is healthy and needs only a little bit of
guidance. However, if the child's upbringing may
lead him to be aloof, timid or shy he may just hide
his feelings and may end up with adolescent
depression.
5. If you, as a parent, are able to manage your adolescent at
this point of time, your child can grow to become a
responsible individual with a good disposition in life.
On the contrary, if you are not able to give him proper
guidance and the support that he needs during this stage,
he may end up getting involved in gangs, drugs and a
ruined-future.
It is then imperative to give proper adolescent education
for him to be aware if he still needs to continue hanging
out with his friends or stop seeing them.
6. Adolescents and Adolescent Psychology
Adolescence is the time where a child begins to
become an adult. This may also be called the
teenage time. The teenage time is where a person
will change the most. This is due to the fact that they
will be making new friends and beginning to
experience peer pressure along with their physical
and mental changes. They will not be that little girl
who played with dolls or that boy who played with
toy trucks anymore.
7. Adolescent psychology deals with all of the problems that could arise
during the adolescent period of time. This field has been studied and
talked about so much that there are a separate class of psychologists
that specialize in adolescent studies.
There are many adolescents that will become pregnant during the
timeframe of 12-19. This is because their bodies are changing and
they begin to think about engaging in sexual activity. Unfortunately,
many of these teens will not think to use the necessary precautions
before they act on their impulses and thus end up having a baby nine
months later.
If the adolescent is not getting pregnant or engaging in sexual
activities, then they may have decided to experiment with drugs or
alcohol instead.
8. Problems such as eating disorders and depression may
also arise during the adolescent timeframe.
Adolescents tend to feel insecure and look for
guidance to help them learn.
They may be reaching out to the wrong group of
people though. These people could be involved in
gangs, or could feel the need to steal or damage other
peoples' property.
Adolescents do not know how to figure out what their
own identities should be, so during middle school and
high school they join groups full of people they think
they would like to hang out with.
9. The people who a teen makes friends with may decide how
the teen acts or what the look like. If a friend does not like
what one adolescent wears, they will try to change it if that
adolescent is in the group.
If this same group leaves one of the teens behind, that
teen that is left behind may become depressed and while
someone is depressed, they do not want to make new
friends. A way someone behaves is always linked to who
they spend the most time with.
The depression and anxiety that an adolescent can face
makes adolescent psychology an important part in many
teens' lives.
10. A parent needs to learn how to cope with the changes that are
happening in their adolescent's life. This is why many parents
have opted for adolescent counseling that will not only help the
troubled teen out, but will also explain what is going on to the
parent as well.
The parent will learn how to treat their growing child as an
individual young adult instead of as a baby who needs
complete protection. Most parents do not want to think of their
child growing up, because that means that one day that child
will be leaving them.
This thought will not only stress the parent out, but the teen as
well. The teen will not feel as if they can talk to their parent
about what is happening in their lives, because they do not
want their mother to cry or their father to scold them.
11. Adolescent psychology has been studied further and improved over
the years. These days, if a teen goes into a therapist office, the
therapist will be able to suggest what the teen should do in various
situations.
Sometimes an adolescent just needs to talk to someone who does
not know anything about them, so that they can feel more confident
about opening up to the therapist and not think that they are just
trying to make money from their visits. Therapists are trained to
listen and give good advice, so usually they will not think of the
money involved and will instead want to help each individual out.
Adolescent psychology can open up communication lines from a
parent to their teen and may also help the teen realize who they
really are and what they want to do with their lives. They do not need
medication to help them. Most of the time, they just need someone
to listen to them.
12. Do's and Don'ts in Parenting Adolescents
Parenting adolescents has never been a walk in the
park. It has even made harder these days because of
the influence of modern technology, media exposure
and the so-called give-your-child-freedom rules.
Yet, the basic rules still apply and both parent and
child should know this: trusting the child completely
without him being abusive of that freedom. Here are
some tips that may find helpful when dealing with an
adolescent at home.
14. •Do let your child know that their opinions, ideas and
feelings are things that most matter to you. Take for
example, deciding on the school he would go to in high
school or college perhaps, do make a suggestion but never
dictate him where to enroll him.
Weigh the options with him. Both of you can get a piece of
paper and write down some schools and the advantages and
disadvantages of each school. Let your child speak what's on
his mind. This can be very helpful to both of you so that
when he feels unhappy in the school, he cannot blame you
because he chooses it.
15. •Do appreciate him even for simple things. Appreciation is
very important since this will help boost your child's self-
confidence. When your child knows that you are there to
support him, your child will have that trust on you not that what
he does matters and that he is important.
If your child is able to clean the house, cook you some food or
fix your room, appreciate and thank him for doing that even if it
not properly done.
16. •Do have quality time with your child. This can be a stroll
in the park, going to theater or watch a movie at
home. Both you and your adolescent can do household
chores together, do laundry together, clean the house
together.
Quality time does not matter how many minutes and hours
have you spent time with each other but how each of you
have been smiling and laughing at the available time
together.
There are times when you spent whole day in the house
and yet the whole time you are there your continuously
nagging and making your adolescent wish you leave.
17. •Do go to church, share the spiritual respect and pray with
your adolescent. This is the most powerful tool that each
parent should know about parenting adolescent. Building
that spiritual strength with your adolescent is imperative
since it is the aspect that serves as a guiding principle to
every man's journey.
When you are successful in bringing your child to church
without a hint of refusal from them, when you see your child
volunteering for a part in the school and in the community
and if you see the smile when he is doing it, consider yourself
successful in Parenting Adolescent 101.
19. •Do not reprimand your adolescent in front of the
kid. Unfortunately, there are parents who do this and do it with
so much gusto. There are even parents who willfully hit their
adolescent in the public.
In some countries, this is tolerable but should not be a parent's
resort as this will have a negative impact to your child's well-
being.
If your child has done something wrong or fails at school, do not
treat him as if he is the worst prisoner in the world.
20. •Do not take his wrongdoings for granted. Talk to your
adolescent if he has done something wrong. He may have
done that against his will or due to peer pressure only or he
may have done that to get your attention.
In any case, do not blame him for his mistakes. It takes two
to tango even with parenting adolescent.
21. •Do not ever use this phrase, "When I was at your
age…" especially if you are reprimanding him. This
will only make him feel rebellious.
You are making a comparison which leads to the
most important thing to avoid,
22. •DO NOT EVER COMPARE your adolescent. Each individual is
unique from each other. If you compare your teens to his or
her siblings or to any adolescents in the neighborhood or in
the school, your teen will have the impression that you have
regrets having him as your child.
They will feel so bad about it that they will instead rebel and
worst hate you for doing it.
23. As a parent, one thing you should know is this. Your child is
the exact replica of your personality. How you treat them,
care for them and deal with them is seen on how they will
deal with the people surrounding them.
If they always nag, have the feeling that the world is against
them and they are so negative in almost anything, chances are
that is how you deal with your adolescent. That alone makes
you less of a parent.
On the other hand, if your child is optimistic and genuinely
feels happy being with others, is not afraid to accept his
mistakes and always have the courage to carry on with things,
well then, congratulations, you have been able to handle
parenting adolescent perfectly.
24. Adolescent Depression: What you can do
about it
Adolescent depression is a behavioral disorder that occurs
mostly in the teenage years, between the ages of 13 - 19
years old. This is can be prolong until the early twenties
depending on the mental development of the child.
The disorder may include persistent sadness, discouragement,
low self-esteem, lack of confidence, lack of interests in any
activities, insecurities and self-doubt. If left unnoticed it
could lead to major depression which can be very fatal to the
adolescent.
25. Causes and risk factors
There are a lot of reasons why an
adolescent suffers depression. You may
wonder why a child whom you think has all
the luxuries in the world can still be
depressed. Common causes of this are as
follows:
26. 1.The normal process of maturation - this plays a great role in the
life of a teen. Physically, a teenager has transformations that
she/he may not have prepared for it. For boys, physical changes
include hoarse and deep voice, Adam's apple is visible, increase of
height, mustache are thicker, hair growing in the private parts and
armpit hairs. For girls, it is more profound and obvious.
Menarche, growth of breasts, hips is more defined, hairs in the
private parts and armpit hair. Even if this maturity stage is
normal, if kids are left unguided through this stage, they feel
scared, ashamed and confused what to do. They will be the
center of tease in the group and when they go home with no one
to speak all the confusions to, depression comes in.
27. 2. Conflicts with parents and/or Significant Others - Adolescents
are very independent. They want to do things on their own. As
much as possible, they do not want their parents getting on their
way. But, of course, parents normally interfere especially if the
child is no longer in his right tracks.
Conflicts and arguments arise and the teen ager may feel that he
is not loved. This can also happen if the parents do not have
much time for their kids. They would feel unloved and when they
are going to be reprimanded for doing something to get your
attention, they would feel really bad about that.
28. 3.Sibling Rivalry - This happens if in the family, favoritism is
very significant. Usually it is the child with lesser
achievements, lesser beauty, less talented and less appreciated
that suffers the depression.
Unfortunately, there are parents whose favoritism is greatly
shown in their dealings with their kids. The worst part is that
parents would compare sibling A with sibling B. This has a
great impact to the child's feelings. Aside from depression, the
child will also feel hatred to the parents and to the other
siblings.
29. 4.Death, loneliness and fear - It can also be a disturbing
happenstance such as an untimely death of a friend or someone
close to the child and no one is there to comfort the child.
Feelings of loneliness and fears would haunt the child. If a child
in your house is undergoing a sudden loss like this, it is
imperative that you are there to give the comfort.
Break up of a relationship even if adults consider it as "puppy
love" plays a major role in the behavior of a child. If there is no
proper explanation and the child has no one to talk to, it can
lead to serious depression and even untimely suicide.
30. 5.Failures at school - this does not mean the grades
only. If the child is not accepted by the adolescents at
school, confusion comes in.
If there is no one for her at home, she would confine in
her own world and will feel so depress about it.
31. Adolescents who have low self-esteem, highly critical
and who are very pessimist are most likely to feel
depressed when a negative situation is thrown at him
or her. They get so emotional stress and adolescent
depression sets in.
32. Risk factors
•Child abuse - physically, mentally and sexually
•Severe and unusual medical conditions
•History of depression in the family
•Shyness, timidity and aloofness
•Lack of appreciation
33. What you can do about it
So, you notice one day that your adolescent is acting strange. This
becomes worse so you consult a child psychologist only to be told
that your adolescent has adolescent depression. Instead of asking
yourself why, ask yourself what you can do to help your child cope
up the depression.
You can consider undergoing therapy sessions with your child with
his psychotherapist. However, if you are financially strained, what
you can do is to spend more quality time with your child. You can
ask a home remedy programs from a psychologist or even check
out information from the web and also books in the bookstore.
But, the most effective cure for adolescent depression is
LOVE. You have to let them feel they are loved and that they are
important even if they fail at school or in any undertakings they
are going through.