Join CCPL and The Chris Center in conversation regarding positive communication with your teen. Registration is required.
In this program, Leslie Oleck and Dr. Beth Bonham will discuss how caregivers can understand and improve communication with teenagers. This program is designed for adults with teens in their care.
Leslie Oleck is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Nursing, where she earned her degrees as a psychiatric mental health clinical nurse specialist (PMHCNS) and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). She has over 40 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse in various settings, including a solo practice of psychotherapy with a specific interest in trauma survivors.
Dr. Beth Bonham is an award-winning Associate Professor Emerita of Nursing at the University of Southern Indiana. As an educator, author, clinical nurse specialist, and leader, Dr. Bonham is board certified in child and adolescent psychiatric mental health nursing with experience in acute care, public health, school mental health, and not-for-profit advocacy settings. Her clinical areas of interest are community-based interventions and access to care while her research interests focus on mental health issues of youthful offenders, mentoring, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.
This program is designed for adults. Registration is required and no library card is needed. For any questions regarding the program or your registration, please contact the library's Adult Services Department at adultprogramming@carmelclaylibrary.org or 317.814.3988.