Suitable For

• School teachers and educators.
• Speech and language therapists.
• Social workers.
• NGO professionals and community workers.
• Ministry of Social Affairs personnel.
• Educational specialists.
• Special education professionals.
• Physicians.
• Nurses and healthcare professionals.
• Psychology students.
• Parents.
• Professionals from various disciplines interested in adolescent mental health.

No prior specialized training is required. The program is designed for both professionals and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of adolescent development and mental health.

PEEK 3 is a specialized psychoeducational program designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of adolescent mental health and development. The program aims to make psychological knowledge accessible to professionals from various disciplines, while equipping parents, educators, healthcare professionals, and mental health practitioners with practical knowledge to better understand and support adolescents.

Through an interdisciplinary approach, participants will explore psychological development during adolescence, mental health challenges, intellectual disabilities, school-related difficulties, sexuality, identity formation, and the emotional and social needs of adolescents. The program combines clinical, developmental, educational, and psychosocial perspectives to provide a broad understanding of adolescent well-being.

Teaching Methods

• Interactive lectures and presentations.
• Clinical and developmental case discussions.
• Psychoeducational content.
• Group discussions and reflective learning.
• Integration of psychological, educational, and social perspectives.
• Practical applications for working with adolescents and their families.

Training Duration & Schedule

Total Duration: 16 Hours

Psychological Development During Adolescence

• Psychological development of the adolescent.
• Emotional and cognitive changes during adolescence.
• Developmental challenges and adaptive processes.

Adolescent Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities

• Mental health in adolescents with intellectual disabilities.
• Distinguishing between intellectual disabilities and mental disorders.
• Psychological assessment and support considerations.

Adolescence Between Normality and Psychopathology

• Understanding typical adolescent development.
• Recognizing psychological difficulties and emerging psychopathology.
• Clinical perspectives on adolescent mental health.

Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities: Sexuality and Social Integration

• Sexual life of adolescents with intellectual disabilities.
• Social inclusion and integration.
• Psychological and educational considerations.

Understanding Adolescent Behavior and School-Related Difficulties

• Understanding adolescent behaviors and emotional reactions.
• Common school-related problems during adolescence.
• Supporting adolescents within educational settings.

Sexuality and Identity During Adolescence

• Emotional and sexual development during puberty.
• Sexual behaviors during adolescence.
• Identity formation and challenges in sexual identity development.
• Responsibility, challenges, and ethical considerations related to adolescent sexuality.
• Psychological support and sexual education strategies for adolescents.

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the major developmental processes associated with adolescence.
• Recognize common psychological and emotional challenges faced by adolescents.
• Differentiate between normal developmental difficulties and psychological disorders.
• Understand the specific mental health needs of adolescents with intellectual disabilities.
• Recognize the impact of school, family, and social environments on adolescent development.
• Understand emotional, sexual, and identity development during adolescence.
• Apply practical strategies to support adolescents in educational, clinical, and family settings.
• Communicate more effectively with adolescents and their families.
• Promote adolescent mental health through evidence-informed psychological understanding.