Because raising teens doesn’t come with a manual !
“This workshop opened my eyes in so many ways.
I will take action because of it. Thank you.”
– Tammy N, Parent, NFSB
– WHO WE ARE –
“When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier.”
– Roy E. Disney
Karen Delage, Family Life Educator
AKA THE “PARENTEEN EMPOWERER!”
With over 30,000 hours of experience working with families followed by the DPJ (Youth Protection), Karen has developed an expertise in supporting parents and teens during the transition into adolescence (grades 5-8). Having witnessed time and again the devastation and destruction this life stage can bring, she can equally attest to the fact that most parents, with a little support and guidance, can go a VERY long way in bringing forth positive changes in the relationship with their teens.
Since September 2017, Karen has facilitated over one hundred prevention-focused workshops which she built on experience, theory and research – assuring parents and teens are equipped with concrete tools and immediately applicable know-how. She specializes in offering workshops for parents, parents and teens, community organizations and schools on a variety of topics such as :
- understanding the rapid shifts & stages of teen development,
- translating “challenging” behaviors into unmet needs,
- creating co-developed goals re changes in expectations, roles & responsibilities,
- supporting the development of critical thinking & autonomy,
- exploring the different parenting styles & their impacts,
- emotional wellness, regulation and managing stress,
- effective communication & negotiation,
- bullying & conflict resolution,
- working with “challenging” parents,
- and much more 😉
* Custom-built workshops are possible. Thank you for your interest in ParenTeenFocus!
– OUR SERVICES –
PARENT PROGRAMS
Group work with parents of preteens & teens offering theory & practice on topics such as teen development, decoding needs into behaviors, parental adaptations regarding shifts in expectations, responsibilities and autonomy development.
Karen is a registered service provider for the Québec Ministère de l’Éducation “École en Santé” program.
PARENT & TEEN PROGRAMS
Group work with parents of preteens & teens addressing effective communication, negotiation skills, conflict management and emotional wellness. Participants co-define goals and integrate skills through hands-on activities.
For schools, collaboration funding may be eligible through the Quebec MSSS “Projet Épanouire” program.
SCHOOL & COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS
Support role in collaboration with schools and community organizations on diverse project initiatives i.e. student & staff wellness, school climate, violence/bullying, strengthening parent engagement.
For schools, funding may be eligible through the Québec Ministère de l’Éducation “Mesure 15028 – Activités parascolaires au secondaire”.
TEEN THEATRE GROUPS & ACTIVITIES
Collaboration work with schools and community organizations to create English theatre opportunities for youth. Karen is an active member of 2 locally established English theater troupes and is presently training to become a certified teaching artist with ELAN ArtEd Youth Mental Health Initiative for which grants may be available for school and community projects.
KEEP CALM & PARENT ON!
– OUR APPROACH –
PARENTEENFOCUS PROGRAMS EMPOWER PARENTS & TEENS WITH:
EDUCATION
Research, theory and experientially-based content
CONNECTION
Participants are actively supported in exchanging different viewpoints and best practices to help strengthen awareness, understanding, collaboration and support
TOOLS
Concrete take-away tools and strategies – ready for immediate application
“Every day the clock resets. Your wins don’t matter. Your failures don’t matter. Don’t stress on what was, fight for what could be.” -Sean Higgins
– PARENTEENFOCUS VIDEO –
– TESTIMONIALS –
Communication
“I now see what’s really important in the communication- the essence. I now know where to look and how to get results quicker.”
– John W., Parent, RSB
Connection
“Raises this important issue of relationships to the front burner to openly discuss and provides useful tools on how to help everyone get through it.”
– Scott G., Parent, RSB
Competence
“Karen’s professionalism and down-to-earth means of communication made this workshop a venue for parents to see that they are not alone and be reassured that what they are experiencing is completely normal. I would definitely recommend her services to other schools and organizations.”
– K.Wilson, CLC Development Agent, NFSB
Concrete
“Straightforward answers to complicated questions on communication, gives real life strategies, it is hands on.”
– Oana M., Parent, RSB
Compassion
“Helps remind me that I am doing the best job I can as a parent and to be easier on myself.”
– Jenny T., Parent, NFSB
– OUR PARTNERS & FUNDERS –
THANK-YOU!
© 2023 Karen Delage