Summary of Topics Covered:

Topics covered: Motivating and Communicating with Teens: Parent Workshop —
This workshop will help parents build stronger, calmer communication with their teens using practical tools. You’ll learn how to best stay connected with your teenager, reduce conflict, and create conversations that feel safe, respectful, and effective for everyone.

What you will learn:

* How to Communicate with Teens — practical ways to talk so your teen feels heard, understood, and respected.
* How to Build Connection & Trust — strengthening your relationship through empathy, shared values, and emotional awareness.
* Motivational Interviewing Tools — gentle strategies to reduce resistance and support positive change.
* Managing Conflict & Setting Boundaries — calm approaches for handling disagreements and creating clear, healthy expectations.
* Overcoming Communication Barriers — recognising what gets in the way and learning how to keep conversations open and safe.

Venue Details:

This event is being held in Hospital FRC – Eircode V35RP26.

Refreshments available at 6.30 p.m. with workshop from 7 p.m. To 9 p.m.

Cost(€)

FREE

How to book a place?

Places are limited. To book a place, contact Martha Potter at 087 2813341

Course/Workshop/event provider (name of agency, group or organisation e.g. Tusla, Family Resource Centre):

Hospital Family Resource Centre and MidWest Regional and Alcohol Forum