This program is in partnership with Be Well Be Here.

Parenting is a tough job. And we all know that it’s challenging to be a teen. Yet, here we are – so how might we make the best of it? Be Well Be Here’s team of master mindful educators, clinical therapists and communication coaches share their combined decades of experience helping parents and teens communicate to connect. This Mindful Parenting Series sponsored by CCACE will explore:

Myths and Misconceptions about Teen Life

How and Why Teens Use Coded Language

Mindful Ways to Address Parental Concerns

Simple Practices that Build Understanding and Trust

Transformational Communication Tips that Help Shift Habits

BWBH mindful presenters are all parents who truly understand your challenges:

Jennifer Quest-Stern, LCSW, Teen Therapist based in Concord and long-time high school counselor

Kendra Wilde, Producer of the Parenting Podcast, A Little Easier

Dr. Christopher Willard, Clinical Psychologist, Global Mindfulness Educator, Harvard Medical School Lecturer and Author of 20 Books

Lara Wilson, BWBH Founder and Executive Director; Mindful Wellness educator

Schedule:

From Parental Burnout to Family WellBEing
Th | Sep 14 | 8-9 pm | Online | with Kendra & Lara

What Our Kids Won’t Say But Want Us to Know
Th | Sep 21 | 8-9 pm | Online | with Lara

Risky Business: A New Look at Peer Pressure
Th | Sep 28 | 8-9 pm | Online | with Jen

Can’t Get a Word In? Try the Reframe Game
Th | Oct 5 | 8-9 pm | Online | with Chris

Because We Said So: Teen Panelists Tell It Like It Is
Th | Oct 12 | 8-9 pm | at CCHS | with Teen Panel

The first four sessions will meet online. Our final in-person session will include an intimate conversation with a panel of teens from the community who are brave enough to share their insights with candor, vulnerability and kindness.