December 1-2, 2008

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Pacific Beach Hotel

Motivational Strategies with Challenging Youth, Part II.

Trainer:  Mr. Michael Clark, MSW, LMSW, Director of the Strength-Based Strategies.  Focus on asset-based strategies for engaging youth.

Limited to 40 participants.  Registration - Closed

December 3, 2008

9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Hawaii State Capitol, Room 325

The Cost of Teen Childbearing          FREE

This presentation will explore the costs and consequences of teen childbearing in the U.S. and Hawaii.  Sponsored by HYSN and the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. 

December 3, 2008

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

McKinley High School Auditorium

Why Do They Act That Way?  Adolescent Brain Development      FREE

Speaker:  Dr. David Walsh, National Institute on Media and the Family

Dr. Walsh has emerged as one of the world’s leading authorities on parenting, family life and the impact of media on children and teens.  Author of the national best seller, “Why Do They Act That Way?  A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen.”

December 4, 2008

8 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Hawaii Convention Center

Eight Annual Health Celebration Partnership for D.O.E. Teachers, Counselors, Resource Teachers and PCNC Coordinators.  Keynote speaker is Dr. David Walsh.  Participants can choose from 15 break-out sessions.  Sponsored by the DOE, Healthy Hawaii Initiative and the Hawaii Youth Services Network.

Priority will be given to DOE personnel and HYSN “Intensive” agencies.

December 5, 2008

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Best Western Plaza Hotel

How Parents and the Media Influence Teen Pregnancy     FREE

A training with two focus:  1) Parents – Parents need to know that their influence has not been lost to peers and popular culture. 2)  Media and Teen Sexual Behavior – Inform practitioners about the most current research regarding teens and the media, specifically how the media impacts teen sexual behavior.  Each session will provide suggestions on what parents and service providers can do.