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This course is designed to help you understand why your child may be using substances and what you can do to help them make better choices. Among other skills, you’ll learn how to have better conversations with your child and use behavior management techniques that can make a big difference.

While the examples used in this training are geared towards parents and caregivers of younger teens (13 to 17-year-olds), the skills can be applied to older teens and young adults.

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This course will teach you how to:

  • Respond when your child pushes your buttons

  • Have a conversation rather than a confrontation

  • Encourage healthier behaviors

  • Set reasonable limits

  • Use consequences effectively

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After learning about the "conversation traps," I realized that my questions must sound like an interrogation with my daughter. I tried using an open-ended question asking about her plans for the weekend and we had a nice conversation. I know we have a long way to go, but it made me hopeful that we can have a more open relationship.

George T.

father of 15-year-old daughter

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This course is designed to be taken at your own pace. There are nine lessons in total and each can be completed in 10 to 15 minutes. You can start, pause or stop at any point along the way. After registering and answering a few initial questions, you can get started right away on changing things for the better.

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