Sciennes Mental Health Focus Week
Monday 8th May 7pm
As
part of our Mental Health week, we have managed to book Nicola Morgan,
world-famous author of “Blame My Brain”. Many parents and teachers who
have heard Nicola speak have said, “I wish had heard that years ago!”
Some reviews are given below.
Nicola
Morgan is an engaging speaker. Her talk would be most suitable for
parents of children of all ages, not just for those approaching the
teenage years, but for those interested in the child development and
parenting in general. This is an exciting opportunity to hear an
international speaker. Numbers are restricted, so book early to avoid
disappointment.
Signed copies of her book will be available at the end of her talk.
Date: Monday 8th May 7pm
Venue: Sciennes School Hall
Cost: £3 per ticket via Parent Pay
Some reviews
British
Medical Journal, Lesley Morrison, GP: “Written for teenagers but
invaluable reading for those coping with them – parents, doctors, and
teachers – Blame My Brain, a guide to the biology behind teenage
behaviour, is informative, accessible, interactive, and fun.”
“Although
she states clearly that she is not a scientist, she is well qualified
to communicate scientific material about “the amazing teenage brain.”
Her message to teenagers is subtle but clear: “You might even decide to
respect your brain and treat it a bit better, once you know what’s going
on inside it.”
“Blame My Brain is pro-teenager without being anti-adult, sympathetic without being sentimental, sensitive and funny.”
“It
is very rare that an author succeeds in writing a book for teenagers
which is also a “must read” for their parents and teachers. Nicola
Morgan has done just that with her Blame My Brain. It does not seek to
excuse anti-social teenage behaviour, but it certainly goes a long way
to explaining it. There is no adequate text book for parents and their
children, but this one fills an important gap, and Morgan deals with all
the issues with good humour. … she ends on an optimistic note,
emphasising that the brain is indeed a wonderful thing, and that while a
small number of teenagers do suffer greatly during their teenage years,
the vast majority come through relatively unscathed. Blame My Brain can
only help them do that.”
Nicola Morgan recommends parents read the three documents below, ahead of attending.
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