An online questionnaire is your first step.
This will include personal information and professional experience and/or education). Your questionnaire will cause you to reflect on whether this is an appropriate career goal for you.
Next Teen Behavior Certification Session:
You can make a difference in the lives of families providing positive parenting tools that address all adolescent behaviors.
Teen Behavior Certification Program
Welcome to The Early Years Family Development Centre Inc. and the “Teen Behavior Certification Program”, known as TBCP.
The Early Years has been helping families for over 35 years. Its mandate has always been helping parents to feel confident in their parenting armed with developmental knowledge and tools and strategies that guide their children. Parenting can be hard during the teen years and often isolating as parents seek out ways to stay connected and offer support, trust and love all the while struggling to keep up with world influences.
There is a need to help parents sift through all the changes in teen brains, many are seeking help in how to hold onto their teens during these new and often confusing years. As we have seen great success in our well known and valued Child Behavior Program, it was only a natural progression to create the Teen Behavior Program. This brings the full cycle of parenting together.
Becoming part of the TBCP training means we have the same goals: Working Together For Our Children
What is the Value of this Certificate Program?
Graduates will have the opportunity to create and expand their own services whether in private business opportunities or bringing value to their current position and employer. The outcome will be receiving a new skill set, advancing in a specialized skill. TBCP (Teen Behavior Certification) and CBCP (Child Behavior Certification) enjoys a thriving community of professionals whose desire it is to see all families thrive.
Self-employment/entrepreneurship is an exciting and creative livelihood. You are not limited in the kinds of programs and services you can offer. Within the field of family and adolescent education you can reach out to families within your community, and across the globe. Through the benefits of social media and technology, your practice can really grow; you are as limited or not as you desire to be. Your TBC (Teen Behavior Certification) program will include pertinent information you may want to have for your business set up, marketing ideas and recommendations in creating your website.
Since the Early Years Inc enjoys a world-renowned reputation as an authority and specialist in all thing’s “behavior”, your business name will be featured on our website as well as referrals where deemed the “right fit”.
Some general information
Each instructor has been certified by The Early Years, and with their own list of credentials; whether Master’s in psychology, PhD in ADHD, mental health experts and other qualified professionals.
The Early Years has certified graduates from all over the world. Presently there are over 110 graduates from countries such as the Philippines, West Indies, Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Chile, Romania and Taiwan. Many states across the U.S. such as California, New York, Georgia, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Florida, and many more. Our graduates are across Canada in provinces such as Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and in Toronto and many small towns across Ontario. The Early Years is launching it’s first Canadian clinic located in Montreal with expansion planned for Ontario.
Our graduates come with all kinds of expertise from pediatricians to social workers, to educators, daycare owners, sexual abuse training, Family life educators, Cognitive Behavior Therapists, OT’s, Early interventionists for autism…there are many more, this is just a sample.
The total number of training hours for the Teen Behavior Certification Program is 20 hours plus bonus classes and guest speakers. Homework is required along with required reading. Each student receives regular mentoring from Sharyn and the TA’s. Once the program is over, Teen Behavior graduates are automatically members and receive an invitation to our Members Private Facebook Page and the Early Years members library where we store many workshop recordings, latest research and a variety of additional material.
Our Mission as Teen Behavior Specialists
- To celebrate individuality and to be instrumental in helping the next generation become independent thinkers.
- To guide parents as needed so that they are empowered and encouraged every step of their parenting journey, whether for typical issues that arise or difficulties at home and in the classroom.
- To teach guidance, providing the necessary skills whether in the classroom or at home, in a positive manner and with respect to each individual family need.
- To sincerely believe in the worth and uniqueness of each child and their family, realizing that there is no problem so great that cannot be solved.
- Understanding that all behavior is meaningful and purposeful regardless of how disruptive or difficult some situations may present.
- To strive for utmost competence in the knowledge, skill, and communication it takes to best serve families and the community at large.
- To maintain a high degree of professionalism and objectivity to best serve without judgement.
- To be knowledgeable in knowing when other professionals may be needed in unusual or special circumstances.
- To provide comprehensive understanding in assessments and diagnoses to best serve all children and teens.
What We Believe – Our Philosophy
We believe that young people/teens are a privilege and a gift that the whole family and community can appreciate.
We believe that it is critical to motivate and inspire children and teens while setting rules and guidelines; helping them to acquire habits, goals and knowledge that lead to well- functioning adults.
Admission Requirements
First and foremost is a desire to make a difference in the lives of teens and their families. As space will be limited, an educational background or a related field will be considered. Previous volunteer experience working with children, families or parents is an asset.
What is the Next Step?
Certification Requirements:
What are the TBCP member benefits?
As we grow together, we will be creating a library of knowledge that you can access at any time. Included in the library will be most recent and up to date studies in adolescent and teen behavior. Access to blogs and professional anecdotes will increase knowledge and skills as a behavior specialist. As an ongoing member of TBCP we will work together towards continuing education through professional development workshops and conferences. Students will have access to an ongoing discussion board where thoughts and questions can be submitted.
Most importantly, you will be helping a whole new generation and generations to come to parent with firmness, kindness and fairness. You will have the privilege in seeing parents and caregivers become encouraged and energized. There will always be an answer, a solution and a word of encouragement that you will be able to provide. This is at the core and the heart of specializing in all things behavior.
AN OVERVIEW OF THE 10 WEEK PROGRAM
Celebrating your Teens Part 1:
- A first look: We are in this together! Our behavior and our Teens
- The What, Why and How of Effective Communication, Keeping Teens close
- A first look at the Digital Age; Risk Factors vs. Protective Factors
- Friendship and Social Anxiety
Celebrating Your Teens Part 2:
- Understanding the World Teens live in
- Social Development
- The Early Years “Tools in your Pocket”
- Raising up the “Authentic Teen”
- Loving Teens Through… A practical Application
Puberty 101 For Parents and the “Askable” Adult
- The amazing stage of puberty
- The developmental process of growth and change of the teen body
- Social and emotional changes and parental support
- Connection through language; the subject is sexuality and reproduction. How to talk to kids
- Critical sexual health information at different ages
- How to discuss feelings, emotions, and individual family values
Learn, Lead, Thrive: Resilience in Adolescence
- Understanding Body Image Issues
- Emotions are fundamental to our survival
- Brain Development
- The skill of “Mindsight”
- Impacts of Technology
- Epidemic of Anguish
- Building Resiliency
- Protecting your body image and more…
Parenting the Anxious Generation
- Raising Teens in the Tech Era
- What is Anxiety?
- Anxiety vs. Fear
- Anxiety as a Disorder
- The Brain House
- Building Resiliency
- Teaching self-regulation and calm
- Basic Tools for Anxious Moments
Divorce and Separation
- Helping Teens Through Separation and Divorce; The Conversation
- Common Thoughts and a Look at Ages and Stages
- Giving our Children a Voice
- Tips for Effective Communication
- Parenting in Unity. Coaching Parents Through Parenting Differences
- Impact of Parental Conflict and Strategies to Overcome
The Impact of Death and Loss
- What is Loss?
- Understanding Grief
- Signs of Grief
- Helping Parents Speak About Death and Dying
- Talking to Children About Death and Dying: Time, Place, Space and Conversation
- Supporting Grieving Children
What’s in a Diagnosis?
- Neurodivergent Teens – an overview
- Helping Teens and Families Through the “Storm”
- ASD and the Transgender Connection
- Parents as Partners: How to support parents whose teen is receiving therapy
- The Ecosystemic approach as the gold standard to care
Preparing for role of Behavior Specialist
- Time to Offer 2 Families Free Behavior Consults
- Setting Up Your First Workshop
- Reaching Out to Your Community
- Answering Parent’s Questions
The Importance of Sleep
- Fundamentals about Teens and Sleep
- Creating the Space for Emotional and Physical well-being
- The Impact of Sleep and Academic Success
- Risky Behavior in Teens, why healthy sleep matters
- Common Teen Sleep Problems
