Being a teenager can be an exciting time of life. However, the physical and emotional changes that occur during adolescence can also be very confusing. Teenagers may have difficulty talking to their parents and discussions can develop into arguments that are confrontational and stop communication altogether.

What is Parent-Teen Mediation?

Parent-Teen Mediation is a specialized counselling service designed to improve communication in families experiencing parent-teen conflict. Skilled mediators assist families to develop solutions that promote healthy and realistic expectations for both parents and teenagers. Mediators meet with family members at home or in an office or community location that suits the interests of all parties. Mediation services are designed to help:

• Maintain or re-integrate teenagers into the family home
• Resolve specific conflicts
• Improve family communication
• Foster mutual understanding
• Arrange referrals to other support services

Parent-Teen mediation can involve one to ten sessions over a maximum of three months.

Who is Parent-Teen Mediation for?
Parent-Teen Mediation is for families on the North Shore with children between the ages of 12 and 18 who are experiencing conflict with issues such as:

• Expectations
• Curfews and other rules
• Behaviour
• School
• Independence
• Respect

Parent-Teen Mediation is available to all North Shore Residents at no cost.