Our 2- to 4-day FREE program supplements the sex education curriculum teens get in health classes by focusing on the “why” and “how-to” of healthier relationships. We provide medically accurate information, then take the next step by guiding young people to think for themselves through...
Talk to your teen about how to stay safe. Discuss what to do if they're being bullied, in an abusive relationship, or how to respond if they learn of another student carrying a weapon. Talk about dating violence as well, since many acts of violence occur in romantic relationships. Thought...
Healthy Relationships ProgramViolence PreventionImplementation ScienceFeasibilityTrauma-Informed PracticeYouth involved in child welfare may benefit from programming that enhances their relationship skills given their susceptibility to engaging in high-risk interpersonal behaviors that can lead to challenges such as...
This support can provide us with belonging and validation, which is essential for our mental health. Research indicates that “the strength of family and relationships with friends is related to happiness and life satisfaction, directly as well as indirectly through an impact on health.” The ...
Youth Buffered Against Risk Factors Related To Drug Abuse By Healthy Family Relationships And Religious InvolvementEmily Martin
Posted in Healthy Relationships, Uncategorized, tagged death, grief, grief and loss, healing, loss, mental health on October 8, 2024| 1 Comment » When my daughter was three days old, she ended up being admitted to a children’s hospital for a 21 day stay. During this time, I went...
Teen girl life coach, youth motivational speaker for teen girls, and girl empowerment expert Dr. Carla Stokes inspires girls to build confidence, self-esteem, and leadership; make positive choices and healthy decisions; cultivate healthy relationships; overcome peer pressure and friendship challenges; ...
Interrupting the cycle of violence: Em- powering youth to promote healthy relationships. In Child abuse: New directions in inter- vention and treatment across the lifespan, edited by David Wolfe, Robert McMahon, and Ray Peters, 102-29. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.Wolfe, D., Wekerle, C., ...
Discussing your feelings and anxieties with friends or seeking professional help can be incredibly supportive. Such conversations can offer relief, provide new perspectives, and strengthen relationships. Remember, opening up about your struggles is...
Social Self-Care – nurturing relationships with friends and family. Understanding the benefits and types of self-care, let’s look at ways to practice self-care. It can be important to set a personal goal for practicing self-care. This can include when you practice, why you want to practi...