We’re dedicating the month of May to parents — because we know that nothing truly prepares you for the complexity of this role.

And when your child becomes a teenager, your role becomes even more challenging.

Through the partnership between the Romanian Angel Appeal Foundation and UNICEF in Romania, and in collaboration with ISTT, we’re launching — on May 9 — a series of 8 free online workshops dedicated to parents of preteens and teenagers.

For 90 minutes, trainers Diana Vasile and Marina Badea — both experienced psychotherapists — will create a safe and supportive space where some of the most pressing questions parents have can find both theoretical and practical answers.

Each workshop will focus on a different topic, and you are welcome to sign up for just one or for all of them.

Mental health isn’t always visible, but it is felt. What you need to know as a parent.

Learn from Diana Vasile — psychotherapist, author, and university lecturer — about the emotional and social changes teenagers go through: sudden shifts in behavior, emotional withdrawal, anxiety, or anger.

📝 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8t2PVGVMQu-aBd1urzpAmA

What happens at home doesn’t stay at home – the parent’s impact on a child’s life

📍Learn from Marina Badea — PhD in Psychology and psychotherapist — what balanced parental presence really means and why it matters more than you might think.

📝 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/r8c78LeXSR-CLKZqV5-rJA

Parent with a capital P — the complexity of parental roles

📍Learn from Marina Badea — PhD in Psychology and psychotherapist — what parental presence looks like in the parent–teen relationship, and why it’s more important than you might think.

📝 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eOFHcoaASX6I-WrTzlHZBQ

Balancing autonomy and support for your child

📍Learn from Diana Vasile — psychotherapist and university lecturer — how to find the balance between giving your child autonomy and being a real support in the moments that matter.

📝 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5yPpRRLMT56KGz_-fsu52A

How do we build healthy relationships with our children?

📍Learn from Diana Vasile — psychotherapist and university lecturer — how to build a healthy relationship with your child, based on connection, clear boundaries, and mutual respect.

📝 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5tZjujrLTCWTpZJ-Ta04Fg

Signs that show your child needs you – a recognition and intervention guide for parents

📍Learn from Marina Badea — PhD in Psychology and psychotherapist — how to recognize the emotional and behavioral signs that show your teenager needs support.

📝 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2AFoIYZgTni8cHbvrCAz3A

When and where to seek help — guidance and resources for parents

📍Learn from Marina Badea — PhD in Psychology and psychotherapist — how to guide your teenager toward the right kind of support and when it’s time to seek help.

📝 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OpxFuMlNQHyMRL65BLS-Fw

How to (re)discover your well-being as a parent

📍Learn from Diana Vasile — psychotherapist and university lecturer — how to reconnect with your own well-being, and why a parent’s balance is essential for a teenager’s well-being too.

📝 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t3kBafRdTjKdme3HJNOkDQ