The MHS PTO, together with the Melrose Alliance
Against Violence, invites you to an informative workshop geared to parents of
middle and high school students. It's free and open to the community with no
registration required. For more information please contact Ellen Shore (mhsPTOpres@melrose.mec.edu)
"They Don't Call it "Dating" Anymore: A Parent's Guide to Healthy and Unhealthy Teen Relationships
Monday, January 14, 2013 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Melrose High School Resource Center
360 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA
Adolescence is an intense time of physical, intellectual, emotional and social development for children. As parents, it is a prime time to think about how to guide children towards healthy dating relationships and avoid unsafe or unhealthy relationships. This training will help parents of middle and high school students better understand the dynamics of an abusive relationship, promote healthy relationships, and intervene if their child is in danger.
Specific topics addressed include:
• So what do they call it?!
• Defining healthy relationships and defining abuse
• Why teenagers are especially vulnerable to violence in relationships
• Early warning signs or “red flags” for concern
• Restraining and harassment protection orders
• Tools and strategies for parents in promoting healthy relationships
• School and community resources for help
"They Don't Call it "Dating" Anymore: A Parent's Guide to Healthy and Unhealthy Teen Relationships
Monday, January 14, 2013 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Melrose High School Resource Center
360 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA
Adolescence is an intense time of physical, intellectual, emotional and social development for children. As parents, it is a prime time to think about how to guide children towards healthy dating relationships and avoid unsafe or unhealthy relationships. This training will help parents of middle and high school students better understand the dynamics of an abusive relationship, promote healthy relationships, and intervene if their child is in danger.
Specific topics addressed include:
• So what do they call it?!
• Defining healthy relationships and defining abuse
• Why teenagers are especially vulnerable to violence in relationships
• Early warning signs or “red flags” for concern
• Restraining and harassment protection orders
• Tools and strategies for parents in promoting healthy relationships
• School and community resources for help