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Explore how the teenage brain is wired for addictive behaviours, including cellphones, vaping, smoking and other substances. Learn to recognise early warning signs, respond effectively, and gain practical strategies to help young people build healthier habits and make positive choices.The training is suitable for anyone who works with young people who would like greater knowledge and understanding, along with tools to support rangatahi overcome addictive traits in a safe and culturally responsive way.
This training is presented by the Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective, delivered by The Collaborative Trust and made possible thanks to support from Department of Internal Affairs and Rata Foundation. Limited spaces available so get in quick to reserve your place
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There is no charge to attend this training for Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective members.
Meet the kaiako;
Dr/Dame Sue Bagshaw
Dame Sue calls herself a 'youth worker with a medical degree'. Incredibly knowledgeable on all things youth... she has been a champion for positive youth development throughout her life, with notable mentions being that she founded Te Tahi Youth (youth one-stop-shop), The Collaborative Trust, and The Youth Hub in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Ollie Flett
Youth Tutor Ollie Flett works as a youth wellbeing practitioner at St Bedes College in Christchurch in their wellbeing team and is a whānau support worker. He has a psych degree, a post-grad cert in counselling and has lived experience with neurodiversity, substances, online culture, and harmful gaming/technology use.
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Sport Tasman, 142 Saxton Rd, Stoke, Nelson 7011, New Zealand, Nelson
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