Adolescence can be a time of uncertainty for both the adolescent and the family. Most adolescents reach adulthood without too much trauma. As adolescents face their own maturational difficulties, those of their parents may be re-awakened, either from their own adolescent experiences or in relation to current life dilemmas.

This talk will provide an opportunity to consider different approaches to working with our teenagers' problems from a family-systems perspective. Psychological realities affecting the growing teenager, and the positive role parents, teachers, care-givers play will be discussed.

Topics covered:
1. Stages of Adolescent Development
2. Developing a healthy personality in the family
3. Common danger signals of adolescent mal-adjustment in Singapore
4. On discipline and boundaries – dos and don’ts
5. Communication patterns found in a Family

Suitable for:
Parents with Teens at home, catechists, youth leaders, anyone working with youth.

Speaker Profile
Br Collin Wee, FSC (La Salle Brother)
Br Collin began his formation in 1982 in Penang, Malaysia, where he remained for two years. When he returned home, he served in the St. Patrick School chapel and took final vows in 1996. He has been working in "HopeHouse" for years, the structure founded by the congregation and recognized by the government in 2011. It aims to host and give support to children and teenagers, often victims of the difficulties of families in the ultra-competitive society of Singapore. Bullying, violence, alcohol abuse and abandonment are the most common plagues.

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