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Connected Teens: Navigating Friendship Beyond Norms

December 11, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST
Free
A multi-ethnic group of six middle school students, 11 to 13 years old, standing together outside the school building, carrying backpacks and lunch bags, smiling and laughing at the camera. The boy in the middle wearing eyeglasses has down syndrome.

About This Webinar

Friendships shouldn’t have to be complicated—but for many teens, navigating social connections can feel like learning a foreign language. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or youth advocate, this webinar will equip you with practical strategies to help teens navigate social interactions with peers who may learn in ways outside traditional norms.

You’ll discover actionable approaches for helping teens build strong, inclusive relationships while learning how students can better support and understand each other. This session offers valuable insights into fostering empathy and creating a more connected, supportive social environment where every teen can thrive.

Learning Objectives:

Presenter

Jennifer Gerlach, LCSW

Jennifer Gerlach, LCSW, is a psychotherapist who specializes at the crossroads of neurodiversity and mental health. She is author of The Psychosis and Mental Health Recovery Workbook: Tools for Young Adults from ACT, DBT and Recovery-Oriented CBT.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

Continuing Education Survey
  • Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 12/11/2027.
  • Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 12/11/2028.
  • Michigan Certified Teachers: This webinar is approved for 1.5 SCECH from the Michigan Education Association’s Center for Leadership and Learning. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 12/11/2028.
  • Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO, FL, HI, IA, KS, KY, MI, NY, ND, OH, OK. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 12/11/2028.
  • OneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.

If the button above does not appear, please access the survey here: https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3jY0I6MmfTv48fA. If you have any questions, please contact ce@oneop.org. 

Photo Credit: IStock –  1202387170

This series highlights the broad spectrum of neurodiversity, emphasizing a range of cognitive variations, such as ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, and more. Discover the Uniquely Wired series today.

Details

How To Join

Complete the registration form with your name, email address, and how you learned about this webinar. You should receive a confirmation email shortly after with the connection information. Please email us at contact@oneop.org if you have any questions or need technical support.

If you are unable to join the webinar via Zoom, please view the live-streamed webinar at https://www.youtube.com/c/OneOp/live.

More Info

Format
On-Demand Webinars
Continuing Education Credits Available
AAFCS
MiRegistry
NCFR
SCECH
UTSW