Workshop Part One (in a series of two parts)

Jeanine will read two extracts from her book 'Stop F*cking Nodding and other things 16 year olds say in therapy'. These readings will serve as prompts for our exploration of key themes in working with adolescents.

The first reading is from Chapter 4: In transition - which illustrates themes of gender identity, self-injury and the young person’s relationship with their body.

The second reading is from Chapter 5: W*nking - which illustrates themes of sexuality and sexual fetishes, and themes of identity including being a young black man and a child in care.

This workshop will contain swearing and themes of a sexual nature. Audience participation is greatly encouraged.

Learning objective participants can expect from this event

An increased awareness of key themes of adolescence

An increased acknowledgment of existing biases and blind spots

An increased capacity to engage with difficult to engage with themes

Who is this workshop appropriate for?

Psychotherapists, mental health practitioners working with children and young people, psychologists, teaching staff, social care staff, counselling and psychotherapy students, trainee psychologists; parents, guardians and carers.

How may this workshop impact your practice?

With an increased understanding and acceptance of key themes of adolescence, participants will be better equipped to support adolescents in their practice.