Adolescent Brain Development

The Adolescent Brain Development self-directed module will introduce Adolescent Family Life (AFL) program staff to the developing adolescent brain and techniques for communicating with adolescents that take into consideration these complicated and dynamic brain transformations. The objectives of this module are:

1. To describe how the brain changes during adolescence;
2. To discuss the impact these changes have on the adolescent’s decision making process and provide a better understanding of risk taking behaviors;
3. To offer communication tips, techniques, and strategies to help program staff provide support and guidance to adolescents in their AFL programs.

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