YOUTH SERIES:

Navigating Youth through the Lens of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Mental Wellness

Let’s take a mindful exploration of personal growth/development and mental well-being designed for kids, teens, parents, and educators. Led by MA ,Psychologist and clinical therapist Takara Taylor, this series offers a roadmap to understanding and nurturing mental health at various life stages. Each offers age-appropriate strategies for building resilience, managing emotions, and fostering healthy relationships. Whether you're a young individual navigating adolescence or a caregiver guiding youth through challenges, discover valuable insights and practical tools to thrive emotionally and mentally.

Episode #1: Identity Developmental Stages

Description: This episode explores the critical stages of identity development in children and adolescents. Takara Taylor explores how self-perception evolves through childhood and adolescence, touching upon milestones, challenges, and the role of environment in shaping identity.

Objectives:

• Understand key developmental stages of identity formation in children and teens.

• Identify factors that influence and shape a child's sense of self.

• Explore strategies for supporting healthy identity development in various life stages.

Thought-Provoking Questions:

• How does identity formation differ between childhood and adolescence?

• What factors influence a child's sense of self?

• How can parents and educators support healthy identity development?

Online Resources:

• Child Mind Institute: Understanding Child Development

• American Psychological Association: Identity Development in Adolescence

This is a free, live stream session. Register below for updates on login access to the Essentials Talk Therapy Thursday session with Takara Taylor.