Messy divorce. Cutting. Substance abuse. Trauma. Many youth live with painful realities. In this workshop, clinical child psychologist, Tiffany Whitworth, explains how at-risk behaviors are ill-attempts to satisfy basic human needs. Drawing upon the doctrine of the imago dei and the gospel message, Dr. Whitworth provides principles of behaviorism and emotion coaching to give practical ways to minister to at-risk youth, and help them meet their needs in godly ways.
Dr. Tiffany Whitworth: Supporting At-Risk Youth
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