Understanding and Helping Teens Deal with Peer Pressure

Presenter Information
Presenter: 
Leslie K. Grier
Job Title: 
Associate Professor of Child and Adolescent Studies
Organization: 
California State University, Fullerton
Description of Workshop: 

This workshop will focus on how environmental influences and adolescent development impact teenagers' decisions in situations involving peer pressure. An objective is for participants to understand how environmental circumstances and developmental trends put teenagers at risk for negative peer influence. Practical activities and strategies to help teens effectively deal with peer pressure will also be explored.