Adolescence: A Time of Opportunity 

Adolescence is a time of major growth and change in the brains, bodies, learning, and relationships of taiohi. A workforce development workshop suited to anyone working with adolescents and their whānau.

Snapshot of Content

 

  • Major changes in the brains, bodies, and lives of adolescents

  • Why adolescence is a time of opportunity for growth and learning

  • What can support or disrupt healthy development

  • The role of supportive adults, healthy experiences, and safe opportunities

  • Reflective practice discussion

 

Description

 

Adolescence is a time of major growth and change in the brains, bodies, learning, and relationships of taiohi. This workshop explores what contemporary research tells us about this important stage, and why it can be a time of opportunity for supporting rangatahi development and wellbeing. Participants reflect on the role of supportive adults, safe environments, and meaningful opportunities in helping taiohi navigate challenges and strengthen their potential. In the full-day (8 hours) extension, we further explore risk and protective factors, case studies, scenarios, frameworks, and models to inform reflective practice.

 

Learning Outcomes

 

  • Understand the changes that occur in adolescence and their implications

  • Recognise protective factors that promote resilience and healthy growth

  • Reflect on the importance of relationships in supporting rangatahi

  • Identify practical ways to contribute to taiohi and whānau potential through their role as kaimahi

Audience

Kaimahi and professionals working with young people and/or their families

 

Duration

  • Half-day (4 hours) introductory workshop

  • Full-day (8 hours) extension – further exploring risk and protective factors, frameworks, case studies, and models to inform reflective practice

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