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Teenagers in Trouble: Skills for Parents

Synopsis
Provides advice for parents of troubled teenagers through the use of acted scenarios. Raises issues including: dealing with anger and other strong feelings, communication, boundaries, negotiation, parent disagreement, and the influence of peers and neigbourhood on drugs and other behaviours.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 45 min.
Year of production
2000
Availability
Sale; 2000 sale: £9.99 (+VAT +p&p) parents’ pack 2000 sale: £23.50 (+VAT +p&p) facilitator’s pack
Notes
The pack is suitable for those wishing to run parenting courses and is available in two versions - one for parents and one for anyone working with troublesome young people.
Documentation
Accompanying parents’ handook with both versions; facilitators’ guide with facilitator’s pack.
Subjects
Social welfare
Keywords
adolescents; behaviour; communication skills; parenting skills; social work training

Credits

Director
John Coleman
Contributor
John Coleman

Production Company

Name

Trust for the Study of Adolescence

Notes
Since 2009 known as Young People in Focus

Sponsor

Name

Youth Justice Board

Distributor

Name

Young People in Focus

Email
info@youngpeopleinfocus.org.uk
Web
http://www.youngpeopleinfocus.org.uk/ External site opens in new window
Phone
01273 693 311
Fax
01273 679 907
Address
23 New Road
Brighton
BN1 1WZ
Notes
Producer and distributor of resources for professionals working with young people, as well as for parents of teenagers and teenagers themselves. Until 2009 known as Trust for the Study of Adolescence.

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