Training: The Teen Years

Trainer: Philippa Williams – Adoption UK

Course Overview: Join us for The Teen Years training course, which is an engaging and insightful workshop that will support you in parenting adopted teens and achieving more together as a family.  Parenting a teenager can be a complex journey, especially for adoptive parents.  This course is tailored to help you understand and manage the expectations and experiences of raising an adopted teen.  We will explore how your adopted teen’s journey might compare to those in birth families and provide practical strategies to support their development. This course is also designed to support adoptive parents as you navigate the unique challenges and joys of raising teenagers, this course utilises a variety of discussion techniques and an environment where you can safely share your experiences and learn from others.

What You Will Learn on This Course:

• Your Journey to Parenting a Teen: Reflect on your personal journey and the unique aspects of parenting an adopted teenager.
• Your Expectations: Understand and manage your expectations as your child enters their teenage years.
• Experiencing Your Young Person Hitting Their Teens: Share and learn from the experiences of other adoptive parents.
• How Your Adopted Teen Might Compare to Those in Birth Families: Gain insights into the differences and similarities between adopted teens and those in birth families.
• Achieving More Together: Learn collaborative strategies to support your teen’s growth and development.