by Kelly Fann | Jun 22, 2021 | LGBTQ, Mental Health, Parenting, Podcast
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Summary:
When it comes to the mental health of our teenagers, we can’t ignore the LGBTQ youth. In this week’s podcast episode, Chris and Karlie discuss pronouns and how mental health is impacted when pronouns are respected. Also, get ideas for family fun that will have even your teens smiling. Make sure to listen till the end for this week’s tip for helping teens manage their social media.
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
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CEO
Chris has worked with teens from a variety of backgrounds for over a decade. He has a desire to help teenagers make good choices while also giving their families tools to communicate more effectively as choices are made.
Director of Communications
Karlie was in one of Teen Life’s original support groups and now is passionate about encouraging students to live better stories. She has gained experience working with teenagers through work, volunteer, and personal opportunities.
by Karlie Duke | Apr 12, 2016 | Parenting, Podcast, Resources
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In this episode, Sally Gary, author of Loves God, Likes Girls, joins us to talk about same-sex attraction. You’ll get to hear her own coming-out story and advice on how to better have conversations with teenagers about homosexuality. Don’t panic about same-sex attraction – positive, beneficial conversation can happen!
In this episode, you’ll find out…
- The language and terms that teenagers use to talk about same-sex attraction.
- Sally Gary’s own experience of coming-out to her parents.
- The consequences of your reactions to other gay individuals or characters on television.
- Advice on how to respond when a teenager tells you they are experiencing same-sex attraction.
- The importance of an apology and how to repair broken relationships.
- How to create a safe place where students won’t feel alone or isolated.
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Ask yourself…
- What am I teaching my kids by the way I react to the gay community?
- How can I better provide a sense of community and connectedness for teenagers?
Go ask a teen…
- What has this been like for you?
- Have you shared this with anyone else?
- How has this been with your family and friends?
Additional Resources:
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
About us:
Sally Gary is the Executive Director of CenterPeace where she works to encourage churches, schools and families to have conversations about same-sex attraction. Before dedicating herself to CenterPeace full-time, she was a professor of communication at Abilene Christian University for 10 years. Sally is also a well-respected speaker and author of Loves God, Likes Girls: A Memoir.
Chris Robey is the Program Director for Teen Lifeline, Inc. Earlier in his career while working as a youth minister, Chris earned a Masters Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University to better equip his work with teenagers and families. Chris’ career and educational opportunities have exposed him to teenagers from a variety of backgrounds. Follow him on Twitter!
Karlie Duke started working as Teen Lifeline’s Communications Director after graduating from Abilene Christian University with a degree in Communications with a minor in Family Studies. Karlie has worked with teenagers for the past 5 years and is passionate about encouraging students to live better stories. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram!
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