UMTSS Conference

Adolescence can be a trying time, but it is also a time of growth and excitement. Adolescents have a big job in learning to be adults. Adults in their lives want them to be effective and show leadership in their chosen path to adulthood. This session will address the developmental tasks adolescents and the adults around them experience in order to transition successfully into adult responsibilities. It will also explore strategies to harness adolescents’ natural curiosity and drive for independence to support youth in this transition. It is founded in child and adolescent development principles from current research. Practical strategies will be discussed to encourage those working with adolescents to support transition in effective ways.