An experiential, interactive, tool providing an introduction to parenting a young person dealing with mental health struggles from Jason Bohn, Clinical Director of Two Tents Adolescent Services, an Intensive Outpatient Program supporting 550+ adolescents struggling with anxiety and depression over the last 5 years.

Objectives

• Examine the struggles and strengths of ADHD.

• Walk through the dangers of the “Avoidance Cycle” that all three feed into, including how they can lead to self-harm urges; lack of motivation; and self-abusive intrusive thoughts, including suicidal ideation.

• Overview the BOLD process for making “Wise Mind” decisions that allows both parents and young people to move toward the things that matter most to them.