“The Happiness Effect”

Audience: Youth Workers
Focus: Emotional Intelligence, Positive Psychology and Social + Emotional Learning
Length: Full Day or Half Day
Setting: Professional Development Workshop

It is now scientifically proven that success doesn’t create happiness, but happiness plays a huge role in success.

Emotional well-being is dramatically and positively predictive not only of academic achievement, but also of satisfactory and productive experiences in the world of work and marriage, even of better physical health.

The Happiness Effect looks at:

• What is Happiness Anyway?
• Emotional States
• State Management
• Social + Emotional Intelligence
• Positive Psychology
• Personal Power
• Empathy
• The Teen Brain
• Locus of Control
• Habits Of Happiness
• 6 Core Needs of Teens
• How to be a ‘Dealer of Happiness’
• Realistic Optimism
• The Keys To Resilient Teens

If you want teens to engage, pay more attention, have better memories, increase self-esteem, be more inclined to help their peers and take personal responsibility then one of the places to start is taking advantage of ‘The Happiness Effect”

 “The Teenage Brain”

Audience: Youth Workers
Focus: Adolescent Development, The Teenage Brain, Neuro Plasticity, Accelerate Learning
Length: 90 minutes
Setting: Professional Development Workshop

Between the ages of 12 and 24, the brain changes in important, and oftentimes maddening, ways. It’s no wonder that many parents and teachers approach a child’s adolescence with fear and trepidation. If teachers and teens can work together to form a deeper understanding of the brain science behind all the tumult, they will be able to turn conflict into connection and form a deeper understanding of one another.

This workshop illuminates how brain development impacts teenagers’ behavior and relationships. Drawing on important new research in the field of interpersonal neurobiology, it explores exciting ways in which understanding how the teenage brain functions can help teachers make what is in fact an incredibly positive period of growth, change, and experimentation in teens lives less lonely and distressing on both sides of the generational divide.

• Teens Inside Out
• Risk and Reward
• Creative Exploration
• The Emotional Brain
• Teen Mindfulness
• Attachment
• The Power Reflection and Focus

If you want to equip teachers and leaders in your school with understanding of the inner workings of the teenage brain to empower them to approach students with understanding and strategies then enquire about having Nathan present “The Teenage Brain” to your teachers.

 “Developing Resilience and Self Esteem In Young People”

Audience: Youth Workers
Length: 60 – 90 minutes
Setting: Workshop

With over 12 years working hands on with young people Nathan has a wealth of knowledge to impart to anyone who works with young people. He is passionate about imparting wisdom and helping anyone who works with young people.

Nathan’s experience ranges from working as a trainer in an alternative school, to running workshops in a juvenile justice centre, to inspiring students from some of the most elite private schools.

“The Keys To Creating A Culture Of Youth Motivation And Engagement”

Audience: Adults who work with teens and young adults
Length: 90 minutes
Setting: Workshop

This workshop helps adults understand the ‘current state of play’ with the Millennial Generation, their 6 core needs, 10 personality traits and 2 motivation types as well as an outline of the Youth Engagement Continuum and the 7 Keys to create a culture of Youth Engagement.

Participants will walk away with a greater understanding of what makes teens and young adults tick, how to communicate and engage with them, how to keep them motivated and how to involve them in youth led initiatives and organisations for maximum buy in and engagement.

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