Teen-Parent Group

This initiative was requested by youth, parents, and healthcare teams alike. The goal is to equip young people with the tools they need and to help them gradually take control of their health condition, making the transition to adulthood—often a challenging period—easier.

It aims to empower youth, increase their involvement in their healthcare journey, and support their mental health as they move into high school and begin gaining greater independence. It also encourages open communication between youth and their parents.

The tool developed through this project will be shared by the Foundation so that other young people can benefit from it in their own settings, contributing to a sense of accomplishment among participants.

• 6 weekly sessions on Mondays, from November 3 to December 8
• Time: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
• Closed group format – no new participants can join after the start (registration deadline: October 27)
• 2 to 5 youth participants (which means 4 to 10 people including parents)

• Session 1: For parents only – to explain the context, goals, and structure of the group, so they can support their child’s participation.
• Session 2*: Icebreaker for youth and parents, discussion about their condition, and the challenges of sharing personal information.
• Session 3*: Identifying what information they want to share and exploring resources to answer their questions.
• Session 4*: Exploring visual ideas for the tool, identifying the target audience, and beginning the creative process.
• Session 5*: Finalizing the tool and reflecting on the overall project.
• Session 6: For parents only – to reflect on the experience and support them in addressing the needs expressed by their children during the process.

*Sessions 2 to 5 include both youth and parents working together to develop the tool.