Services for Families with Teens

Teenagers experience more change during adolescence than any other time in their lives. Their minds, bodies, emotions and relationships undergo an extraordinary transformation. As a result, their families also experience significant change and potential growth.

At Cornerstone, we believe that parents and teens deserve support and assistance during this intense and exciting period of growth. Our programs provide practical information and effective skills that can make adolescence a rewarding time for the entire family. In addition to the structured programs outlined below, we offer more individualized services customized to your family's specific needs.

Parenting Teens

Adolescence is synonymous with change. Teens experience more change during these years than any other time in their lives. As a result, parenting can be quite challenging. Parents will learn:

What makes teens tick?
The key to parenting teenagers.
The reason that becoming a man can be risky in today's culture.
Sexual behaviors for teens--what is acceptable and appropriate?
Why computer literacy is critical for effective parenting.
How to talk to your teen about sex.
How to spot mental health issues and respond appropriately.
And much more.

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Adolescent Anger Management Program

The program is aimed at helping teens learn more effective and constructive methods of expressing anger and other emotions. Upon completing the program, young men will be able to:

Take responsibility for their anger.
Gain an awareness of the underlying issues that fueled their angry behavior.
Identify the cycle of thoughts, feelings and behaviors that resulted in their acting out.
Develop and demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
Learn and implement skills and strategies to maintain self-control.
Understand how their aggressive behavior harmed others.
And much more.

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Beyond Abstinence Only

The Beyond Abstinence Only Program involves weekly group sessions (parents and teens meet separately) over a six-week period designed to provide young men and their parents with factual, straightforward information about human sexuality. Teens and parents will learn:

How to determine if a sexual activity is okay or not okay.
10 crucial factors to consider when thinking about being sexual.
The only birth control method that is 100% effective.
Why scoring is appropriate in sports, not dating.
The facts about pregnancy, birth control and STDs.
The laws governing sexual behavior.
How Internet porn can ruin your sex life.
And much more.

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