Crisis Management
In this session, you will learn: How to identify signs that your teen is experiencing a crisis When to seek help How to plan ahead for crises Which strategies you can use to de-escalate crisis situations The importance of engaging in self-care
Managing Your Medicine
In this session you will learn about… The importance of taking your medication consistently Helpful strategies to use in your day-to-day life for remembering to take your medication How to use your problem-solving skills to come up with a plan for taking your medication consistently
Coping with Visible and Invisible Disability
In this session you will learn about… The differences between visible and invisible disabilities How to self-disclose or explain your condition to others How to reframe your thoughts about your condition
Self-Advocacy
In this session you will learn about: How to identify your goals Communicating your needs Making decisions on how to meet those goals
Making Choices
In this session you will learn about: How alcohol and drug use can affect teens with brain conditions Ways to navigate peer pressure Decisions to make when dating How to keep yourself safe online Considering the consequences of behavior
Initiation
Getting started on tasks, even things you really want to do, may be difficult because of your brain condition. This is not always because you don’t feel motivated. Instead, it may be due to cognitive symptoms (or symptoms affecting your thinking skills) associated with your brain condition. In this module, you will learn: Possible reasons […]
6 Alt: Managing Fears and Worries
In this session, you will learn about: Common worries and fears How your thinking influences your worry and fear STARRS, the 6 steps you need to know to manage your feelings Using ABCDE to solve problems that may make you sad or scared How to talk with friends and family about your feelings using “I […]
Working with the School
In this session you will learn about: What type of help is available at school How families and teens can access the help using PLAN Prepare Listen Advocate Negotiate How teens can advocate for themselves
Just for Siblings
In this session, you will learn about: Common thoughts and feelings siblings may have after their sibling is diagnosed with a brain condition Tips for helping siblings cope and manage feelings
Seizures
In this session you will learn about: What seizures and epilepsy are Who is likely to start having seizures Ways to deal with having seizures
Memory Strategies
In this session, you will learn about: In Session 4, you learned about cognitive problems that sometimes occur with brain conditions and some ways to help overcome these. Some teens who have brain conditions find that it is more difficult to remember things than before they had their brain condition, or that they have to […]
Sleep
In this session, you will learn about: Sleep changes in teens in general. Possible effects of brain conditions on sleep patterns. Information and strategies to help you address specific sleep concerns and develop healthy sleep habits.
After High School
In this session, you will learn four steps to help plan for after high school: Know Your Rights Consider All Options Make a Plan Find an Advocate In order to find the situation or services that will best help you, it is important to learn what is out there. This session will provide information on […]
Pain Management
In this session, you will learn about: Headaches Skills to help manage your pain The relationship between mood and pain
Guilt, Grief & Caregiving
In this session, you will learn about: Common emotions experienced by caregivers of teens with brain conditions Skills for managing caregiver stress
Marital Communication
In this session, you will learn about: Common Relationship Stresses Communication Skills Steps for Improving Communication
Talking with Your Teen
In this session, you will learn about: Tips for positive communication and managing conflict Tips on what to avoid Empathic responding
10: Moving Forward and Planning for the Future
In this session you will: Review key points from previous sessions. Consider ways to ask for and offer help. Revisit the goals you set up at the beginning of the intervention and identify where you are in relation to these goals now. Bringing It All Together Staying Positive Problem-Solving Staying Organized and in Control Communicating […]
9: Taking Care of You
In this session you will learn about: The importance of good self-care. The importance of sleep and ways to promote good sleep. The importance of having an exercise routine. Ways to eat healthily and the importance of drinking plenty of water. The impact of stress and ways to handle stress.
8: Social Behaviour and Problem-Solving
In session 8 you will learn about: Ways to navigate social situations. How to ask questions that will help you solve problems. Ways to join a group. How to navigate romantic relationships. Important tips for online communication. Many of the skills you’ve learned so far will be helpful as you think about ways to solve […]