Youth Ministry at 6363 Ninth Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 US - Parenting Meetings

At almost every baby shower, books abound that offer parenting expertise on raising healthy children.  And just when you think you’ve mastered the skills required, your child turns into a teenager and what has always worked in the past now feels futile.  Parenting adolescents can be a difficult, confusing and painful challenge.

·         How do you instill values in a young person who is bombarded by cultural messages such as:  win at all costs; be number one; the more you own the happier you’ll be; don’t trust anyone; and expect instant gratification? 

·         How do you navigate a teen through the dangers of cyber-bullying, sexual promiscuity, unhealthy role models, experimentation with alcohol and designer drugs? 

Being a parent in today’s world demands creativity, flexibility, resilience and persistence that can often be difficult to muster. 

This 4 week group will provide opportunities to discuss your parenting concerns, receive support from other parents, explore boundary and limit setting issues, re-envision your role as a parent, and strengthen your own inner resources. 

Cost:  $15 per session    

Facilitator:  Linda Condon, LMHC, TEP
Linda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked for the past 11 years in a high school setting.  She has a private practice in both Pinellas and Hillsborough counties and is familiar with many of the stressors that affect both parents and teens in today’s world.  Linda will utilize creative action techniques as she assists participants in overcoming fear and disillusionment so that they can expand their role repertoire and skills as an effective parent.

When & Where:
Call 727-543-9128 for questions, details, and to register!