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The Secret Life of the Massachusetts Teen - presented by Jon Mattleman

Belmont resident and mental health counselor Jon Mattleman presents this informative program for parents. He will actively focus on what teens are really thinking, what they fear, why they do not share their fears and how parents can more effectively support their teens. This presentation covers topics such as acting out behaviors, drug and alcohol use, depression, suicide, technology and more. Parents will leave the workshop with strategies they can implement immediately, including:
- New ways of understanding teens,
- Specific language to better elicit productive conversations,
- Innovative teaching techniques for engaging teens,
- Confidence, courage, and new perspectives
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