It's Not Just the Hormones - Unpacking Teen Emotions

Explore the complexities of adolescent emotions in this insightful 1-hour conference talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the myths surrounding teenage emotional volatility and gain a deeper understanding of how humans experience feelings throughout their lives. Learn how parents, educators, and mentors can effectively support teens in communicating and managing their intense emotions. Hear from leading experts on girls, boys, and adolescent brain neuroscience as they illuminate this challenging yet exciting developmental stage. Discover practical strategies for addressing clinical aspects of emotional development in both genders, biological and gender differences, and adult perspectives. Examine stereotypes, expectations, and effective communication techniques for discussing relationships and social media with teens. Gain valuable insights on handling common adolescent issues such as irritability, sleepovers, motivation, education, and relationships. Leave equipped with actionable takeaways to foster meaningful conversations and support the emotional growth of teenagers.

Introduction
Emotional development during adolescence
Clinically with girls
Clinically with boys
Biological differences
Gender differences
Adult version
What can we do
Stereotypes and expectations
How to talk to kids about relationships
Social media and communication
Takeaways
How do we talk to our teens
Irritability
sleepovers
motivation
education
relationship