STUDY OF WORKING WITH TEENAGERS
Specialized training
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
Expanding knowledge regarding the specifics of adolescence (ages 10–21) and the development of young people within the context of the family system.
Improving the diagnosis of the situation in which the client—the teenager—finds themselves, including their needs, expectations, and capabilities, while taking into account both resources and limitations, as well as the family, school, and broader context.
Developing skills to support teenagers and their families, providing guidance, and activating their natural resources to improve coping mechanisms, while simultaneously refining one's own stance of neutrality and not-knowing.
Presenting possibilities for using modified techniques in the face of various adolescent problems, e.g., anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and eating disorders.
Expanding knowledge and strengthening competencies regarding difficulties arising from the multifaceted nature of gender identities (including identity exploration/experimentation/questioning).
Strengthening personal competencies useful in working with teenage clients and their families, and acquiring skills for collaborating with a teenager's family to foster relationships and competencies.
Training modules
The Study of Working with Teenagers consists of 3 training sessions, covering 4 thematic modules. The entire program is planned for 80 teaching hours, including workshops, independent participant work, and practical elements related to working with youth.
1. Crisis and its domains
2. Paradigms of crisis work
3. Specifics of adolescent crises
4. Identifying, strengthening, and expanding coping strategies in crisis situations
5. SFBT tools for working with teenagers in the areas of needs and exceptions.
1. Adolescent anxiety and depression – specifics
2. Working with teenagers addressing their areas of struggle (self-harm, suicidal thoughts, eating habits, cyber-reality habits, etc.)
3. Therapy and intervention in the face of adolescent crises
4. Tools for working with teenagers
1. The developing identity of a teenager (including gender identity),
2. Gender identity and its implications in the school counselor/psychologist's office,
3. Tools for working with non-heteronormative, non-binary, and transgender children,
4. Working with parents – how to invite them to collaborate.
1. Systemic approach in working with teenagers and their families
2. Collaboration between school counselors, psychologists, and parents
3. Tools for strengthening family relationships and the influence of children and teenagers.
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
LOCATION AND DATES OF SESSIONS
Training duration: 80 training hours
Training location: The training will be held in a HYBRID format.
IN-PERSON SESSIONS are held at the Dr. Ben Furman Motivational and Preventive Center
ul. Huberta 2, Katowice (Brynów)
Training hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
DATES FOR THE 2ND EDITION
SESSION I IN-PERSON: SEPT 28-30, 2026
SESSION II ONLINE: NOV 3-5, 2026
SESSION III IN-PERSON: NOV 30 - DEC 1, 2026
TRAINER: IZABELLA WARCHOŁ
A graduate of the Institute of Social Prevention and Resocialization at the University of Warsaw. She is a certified SFBT psychotherapist, an SFBT trainer conducting courses for the Solution-Focused Therapy Center, and an SFBT supervisor providing supervision within the Solution-Focused Therapy Center (IASTI – International Alliance of Solution Focused Training Institutes certifications).
Furthermore, she is a member of the Advisory Board of the Polish Association of Solution-Focused Therapists (PSTTSR) and the Advisory Board of the Solution-Focused Therapy Center (CTSR). She has completed numerous supplementary training programs to expand her expertise (Study on Counteracting Violence, Psychological Assistance Study, Crisis Intervention, EFT Couples Therapy, etc.). She runs a private therapy practice, primarily serving young people and their families.
PARTICIPANTS
Target audience: Specialists, teachers, educators, coaches, therapists, pedagogues, and psychologists. We invite individuals who have completed Level I SFBT training and/or hold the title of KIDS’ SKILLS practitioner (training completed at the ULICA Foundation for Children) to participate.
TRAINING FEE
The training fee includes: 80 hours of training, coffee breaks, training materials, and a certificate.
Training fee: PLN 3,200
All proceeds from the training go toward the statutory activities of the ULICA Foundation for Children.
Book a spot for the Teen Work Study Program
Neo Energy Group.
As a leading developer and operator of renewable energy sources (RES), Neo Energy Group is deeply committed to sustainable development. The company also engages in social initiatives that not only promote the well-being of children and youth but also build their mental resilience—a protective shield that is a key element of their health and prosperity. By supporting the ULICA Foundation and its Center, NEG actively contributes to the development of ecopsychology and the ideas of Dr. Ben Furman. It also demonstrates that responsible business and sustainable development are not just about investing in technology, but also in people—especially the younger generation. The innovation embedded in Neo Energy Group's DNA is also evident in the Foundation's activities and the concept it promotes, which uses modern tools to rebuild and strengthen the mental resilience of children. As a result, children's problems are beginning to be viewed differently. They are becoming processes of learning new skills that help overcome difficulties and initiate the desired change. The accessibility of these initiatives to local communities is further proof that Neo Energy Group understands and takes its social role very seriously, possessing the power to influence positive change. By supporting the ULICA Foundation, the company joins forces with those working for a better tomorrow, where every child—regardless of where they live—has the chance for healthy development in harmony with the world around them.
If you have any questions, please contact
Magdalena Tyska
Customer Service Specialist