Psychology of a teenager: growing up together - free course from Skillbox, training, Date: December 5, 2023.

Psychological characteristics of adolescents
You will understand how growing up changes a child’s personality. Find out what exactly is changing. You will understand why a teenager no longer listens to the opinions of his parents and wants adults to treat him as an equal.

The role of a parent in a teenager's life
Determine your role in the child’s life and you will be able to find a common language with him. You will understand why it is important for a teenager to separate from his parents and stop completely sharing their attitudes. You will learn that the separation of a teenager does not automatically mean a loss of attachment to the parent.

Sexual development and physicality
You will learn about the sexual development of adolescents and understand why it is so difficult for them to accept their new body and appearance. Learn to talk about early and unprotected sex, pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases without shame. You can help your child survive puberty and hormonal changes.

Love and friendship
You will understand how romantic relationships and friendships affect the psychological state of a teenager. Learn to support your child if his feelings are rejected. Help you find friends not only on the Internet, but also in real life. Find out why a teenager is more attentive to the opinions of peers rather than parents.

Professional self-determination of a teenager
You will understand why you cannot force teenagers into a profession that is not interesting to them. Help your child identify his strengths and desires in order to choose a suitable specialty.

Internet communication
Find out why teenagers are constantly surfing the Internet. You will be able to determine how social networks and games affect your child’s psychological state. You will understand if he has an Internet addiction. Learn to properly control your child’s access to the computer and phone without violating his boundaries.

Conflicts
You will understand why teenagers often conflict, and learn to talk to your child without quarrels and reproaches. You will analyze your latest conflict and, together with your teacher, figure out how you can get out of it without consequences for your relationship.

Mental health and deviant behavior
You will understand how neuroses, depression, schizophrenia and psychopathy develop. You will learn about childhood alcoholism, drug addiction, anorexia, bulimia and understand how to prevent them. You can help your child get rid of negative thoughts and convince him to seek help from a psychiatrist if necessary.

Understanding parent
Learn to build a relationship with your child so that he is not afraid to turn to you for help and feels supported. You will understand why ideal parents do not exist.