Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain

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In The New York Times Bestseller Brainstorm, Dr. Daniel Siegel illuminates how brain development impacts adolescent behavior and relationships from ages 12-24. Drawing on important new research in the field of interpersonal neurobiology, he explores exciting ways in which understanding how the teenage brain functions can help parents make what is in fact an incredibly positive period of growth, change, and experimentation in their children's lives less lonely and distressing on both sides of the generational divide. Join host Alex Doman and his guest Daniel Siegel for an enlightening conversation about the teenage brain. This program will help you; Identify changes in the teenage brain responsible for increased risk taking Outline how integration in the brain during adolescence promotes gist-thinking Name 4 essential aspects of adolescence Describe an integrated relationship