Navigating Puberty: The Brain, Body, and Behavior
Understanding adolescents and their behaviors can be challenging. This workshop is designed for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge on the effect puberty has on an adolescent's brain, body, and behavior.
This workshop provides the participant with a general overview topics related to puberty including Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology, Adolescent Growth and Development, and the Adolescent Brain.
Objectives:
- Describe reproductive biology and puberty in a youth-friendly way.
- Describe the body changes, brain development, and hormones involved in puberty and adolescent development.
- Understand the link between adolescent growth and development and a young person's behavior and decisions
Target Audience
- Parents
- Trusted Adults
- Teachers
- Nurses
- Health service providers
- Teen serving professionals
- Anyone
Trainer:
Susan Locke
Susan joined Fact Forward in August 2018 as the Training Associate and transitioned into the role of Partner Engagement Associate in October 2019 and then Program Support Specialist in July 2021. In this role, she is responsible for assisting in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all Fact Forward educational programming, technical assistance efforts, and internal staff development opportunities. Locke earned a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s and Gender Studies from the University of South Carolina. She was born and raised in NC but now calls Columbia, SC home. Prior to joining Fact Forward full-time, Locke worked as an intern in early 2018. She is excited to continue her passion for reproductive justice through her work with Fact Forward.
Location & Address:
Online Webinar
Cost:
Free!
Registration Deadline:
September 16th, 2024
Late registration must be approved by the training department (training@factforward.org or 803-771-7700).
If you are interested in additional information about this training and the possibility of having one in your area please contact our Training Department at training@factforward.org or 803-771-7700.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made no later than 72 hours before the date of the training. No-shows forfeit registration costs.
Inclement Weather Policy: Fact Forward follows the City of Columbia for weather closings. We monitor and adjust as necessary. We make all efforts to connect with registrants via email to advise of office closing and delayed starts. In case of cancellation of training due to weather, we will refund registration fees and make all efforts to reschedule in a timely manner.