Rewiring Adolescence:
Insights for Nurturing the Teenage Mind

Learn how to support and empower adolescents through this time of profound transformation—encouraging lifelong growth, resilience, and purpose.

Course starts on March 27th, 2023

Course Sample

Why Is Understanding the Adolescent Brain Important?

A nuanced understanding of the adolescent brain is essential for supporting the healthy development of young people. Rather than dismissing adolescence as a mere phase of immaturity or vulnerability, we ought to understand its true significance as a time of immense growth, creativity, and potential. By gaining insights into the unique changes of the teenage brain, and the opportunities they present, we can overcome outdated stereotypes and approach this critical stage of life with wisdom, empathy, compassion, and respect.

How Will This Course Benefit Me and the
Adolescents in My Life?

By exploring the adolescent brain through Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), this course offers a comprehensive understanding of the core neurological changes and drives that fuel teenage development and behavior. Whether you’re a parent, educator, mental health professional, or youth advocate, you’ll gain invaluable insights and strategies to nurture teenage minds in diverse contexts.

This perspective can enrich your relationships and work with young people, fostering greater understanding and enabling you to create environments that maximize the potential of the adolescent brain. Ultimately, this course will empower you to champion adolescent well-being and drive positive change in teenage lives—and, as a result, in the world at large.

Course Overview

Adolescence is a time of profound transformation—not only in terms of physical development, but also in the very structure and function of the brain. In this groundbreaking course, we will explore the neuroscience of the adolescent mind and its implications for how we understand and empower young people during this crucial life stage.

Drawing on cutting-edge research and the interdisciplinary perspective of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), this workshop challenges the conventional view of adolescence as a period of immaturity, turmoil, and risk. We will discover the incredible opportunities for growth, creativity, and social engagement that are inherent in the teenage brain.

Through dynamic lectures and practical exercises, you will:

  • Learn about key changes in the adolescent brain—including pruning, myelination, and shifts in dopamine processing—and how they shape learning, behavior, and well-being;
  • Understand the ESSENCE of adolescence: the vital drives toward Emotional Spark, Social Engagement, Novelty Seeking, and Creative Exploration that fuel teenage development;
  • Explore how culture, relationships, and individual experiences influence adolescent identity formation and the integration of “MWe”—the balance of personal autonomy and social connection;
  • Gain insights into both the vulnerabilities and opportunities of adolescence, learning how to support teens in navigating challenges while harnessing their unique strengths;
  • Discover strategies for nurturing the adolescent mind in parent-child dynamics, educational environments, and mental health settings; and
  • Reflect on how to cultivate an “adolescent mindset” of curiosity and passion for continued innovation throughout the lifespan.

Who Takes This Course?

Whether you are a parent, educator, mental health professional, or someone who cares about the well-being of the rising generation, this course will provide you with a transformative new perspective on the adolescent brain.

Join us on this journey to rewire your understanding of adolescence and nurture the teenage mind for lifelong growth, resilience, and purpose. Together, we can harness the incredible energy and creativity of this pivotal life stage to build a brighter future for all.

Meet Your Teacher

Dr. Dan Siegel

Dan Siegel is the executive director of the Mindsight Institute and founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA, where he was also co-principal investigator of the Center for Culture, Brain, and Development and clinical professor at the School of Medicine.

An award-winning educator, Dan is the author of five New York Times bestsellers and other books which have been translated into over forty languages. He is the founding editor of the Norton Professional Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology, and has overseen the publication of over one hundred textbooks in this transdisciplinary framework focusing on the mind and mental health.

A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dan completed his postgraduate training at UCLA specializing in pediatrics and adult, adolescent, and child psychiatry. He was trained in attachment research and narrative analysis through a National Institute of Mental Health research training fellowship focusing on how relationships shape our autobiographical ways of making sense of our lives and influence our development across the lifespan.

Student Testimonials

“Dr. Siegel’s insights into parenting, neuroscience, and child development [have become] essential tools in my work. His understanding of the adolescent brain [is] invaluable, and I can say with great sincerity that [his] work has [been] integrated into every aspect of my being. From my professional practice to my personal life, his insights have shaped my understanding of parenting and human connection. I am forever grateful for his impact on me, my family, and the families with whom I interact.”
Angela M. Rau
Coach & Consultant Specializing in Parenting
Lake St. Louis, MO, USA
“Dr. Dan Siegel is a lovely human being who sincerely [practices] what he preaches. He is truly authentic. I highly recommend attending one of [his] courses. Thanks to [his work], I understand attachment theory in a way that is really helpful for [working with] children and young people. Every educator should know that attachment is something flexible, and that we should work on establishing secure attachments with every new person we meet in the world. Dr. Siegel gave me hope and courage to keep fighting for pupils [who] are misunderstood.”
Katharina
Special Needs Teacher
Villingen, Germany

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On-Demand Course

  • 1 Hour and 20 minutes of Course Video

  • Lifetime Access to the Content

$49

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Have Questions?

You will retain access to the course content for as long as it remains available on our platform.

Upon your enrollment, a “Welcome” letter will be delivered to you via email. It contains all of the course-access instructions and logistical details that you’ll need moving forward, and you’re always encouraged to reach out to us at info@mindsightinstitute.com with any further questions. If you have not previously registered for a Mindsight course, you will also receive an email notifying you of your login credentials, which you’ll use to enter your profile and view your online library.

Our video content cannot be downloaded, but it can be streamed and watched on any device at your convenience. All notes, handouts, and study materials associated with the course, however, are downloadable and printable.

Though many of our courses offer CE Credits, “Rewiring Adolescence” does not. After you’ve worked your way through the training, we’ll happily provide you with a Certificate of Completion to document the hours that you’ve spent with us.

If you’re hoping to obtain CE Credits, please note that you can filter our course library accordingly: When browsing our offerings, check the “Yes” box beneath the “CE Credits” prompt on the left side of the screen, and you will be shown all CE-applicable trainings.

We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee, which begins at the time of enrollment. If you determine that the workshop won’t be an appropriate fit, please contact us within the first week of your participation. We’ll gladly accommodate your request.

Yes, all of our pricing is listed in US dollars.

Yes! Dr. Siegel has a unique ability to make complex concepts accessible, and our courses are designed to resonate with wide audiences. A scientific background is not necessary to find value in these teachings. We’re confident that you’ll walk away with plenty of knowledge to be applied in your personal and professional life.

If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Mindsight Team at info@mindsightinstitute.com. We’re always happy to help! 🙂

Join Today

On-Demand Course

  • 1 Hour and 20 Minutes of Course Video

  • Lifetime Access to the Content

$49