The Teenage Mind: Forming Character out of Chaos // Kate Middleton // Vineyard Seminars

The teenage years have always been renowned as a time of turbulence and chaos. But recent years have seen statistics and study findings suggesting that more and more young people are struggling with emotional distress and mental health challenges. So how can we help them not just survive but thrive through the emotional rollercoaster of the teenage years? Could the same things that often produce pitfalls also be the secret to great potential in this amazing life season? This seminar will combine insight from research about the development of the teenage brain with practical wisdom around common challenges and biblical perspectives to inform and enthuse anyone working or living with teenagers.

Kate is a psychologist with a particular interest in emotional health in the face of adverse circumstances and helping people reach their full potential. She's a Director of the Mind and Soul Foundation, Assistant pastor at Zeo church, Hertfordshire, and also a speaker and author of several books including ‘Refuel, how to balance work, life, faith and church’. Kate spends a lot of time explaining that she isn't married to Prince William but enjoys reading about her good dress sense in the newspapers.

This seminar was recorded in January 2020 at the Vineyard National Leaders' Conference.