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De-Escalation with Brenda McAdoo

De-Escalation Skills and Conflict Management | Ep. 175

Learn de-escalation techniques and conflict management tools to support teens when emotions run high. You don’t have to fix it—just show up.

navigating difficult conversations with Brenda McAdoo

Navigating Difficult Conversations with Teens | Ep. 174

Brenda McAdoo offers expert tips on how to navigate difficult conversations with teens, keep an open dialogue, and how to use expert de-escalation strategies.

Building trust and connection with Brenda McAdoo

Building Trust and Connection | Ep. 173

Whether you’re a teacher, coach, mentor, or parent, listen to gain insights on building trust with teens to improve conversations and make a lasting impact.

4 Ways the “Check-In” Transforms Relationships

4 Ways the “Check-In” Transforms Relationships

In this first episode of Season 3 of the Stay Calm, Don’t Panic! Podcast, Chris sits down with Dr. Mark DeYoung to talk about the importance and power of the check-in. Talking to teenagers is about more than just getting information, it can build relationships and help them find their own identity. You don’t want to miss these tips on how to make the most of the check-in!

Dr. Beth Robinson Talks Teen Sexuality

Dr. Beth Robinson Talks Teen Sexuality

Author Dr. Beth Robinson sounds a call to parents, schools and churches to shatter the silence and start having healthy conversations about sexuality with children and teenagers.

Kathryn Everest & Students Talk Bullying

Kathryn Everest & Students Talk Bullying

Chris and Karlie are joined by Fort Worth ISD’s Director of Guidance and Counseling, Kathryn Everest, and several students to talk about bullying and ways to create a better environment on school campuses.

Robert Purvey Talks Racism

Robert Purvey Talks Racism

Racism is a huge topic in our country right now. This episode, Chris and Karlie are joined by Robert Purvey to start a conversation about this difficult and sometimes polarizing subject. We are excited for you to hear the wisdom and insight from Robert and he brings up the importance of talking about racism with our teenagers.

Suicide (Pt. 2) with Lezlie Culver

Suicide (Pt. 2) with Lezlie Culver

Lezlie Culver talks about “postvention” and how to support families who have lost a loved one to suicide and teenagers who have attempted suicide.