by Chris Robey | Aug 24, 2021 | Mental Health, Parenting, Podcast, School, Technology
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Summary:
Back to school is its own learning curve. Every. Single. Time. Catch this week’s episode for tips on how to improve communication between teachers and parents and how to make the most of those relationships! We’ll also translate some of the top acronyms teens are using and give you insight into why some teens might seem rude when they’re really suffering from anxiety.
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 Kelly Fann | Apr 27, 2021 | Mental Health, Parenting, Podcast, Race & Racism, Resources, Technology
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Summary:
The dating scene for teenagers today is very different than it was for millennials and Gen Xers. On episode 4 of the Teen Life Podcast, Chris and Karlie talk current teen dating lingo and habits, so you can know what to talk about and when to ask questions. Also, get ideas for what to watch as a family and what to look out for on popular streaming services. You won’t want to miss this week’s tip on how to start conversations with your teen about race.
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
Teen terms to note:
- Ghosting: To suddenly stop communicating with a person (without explanation)
- Zombieing: To randomly text or call after ghosting someone
- Talking: To be interested in each other, but not officially dating
- Sexting: To exchange texts and usually photos of a sexual nature
- Hooking Up: Used for anything from kissing to sex
- Netflix & Chill: Used as a front for inviting someone over to make out (or maybe more)
- DTR: Define the Relationship
Movies to watch together that discuss race or diversify your content:
Have a question?
If you have a question about something you heard or just want to give us some feedback, please leave us a comment below. We would love to hear from you!
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 | Mar 29, 2016 | Parenting, Podcast, Resources
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In this episode, we talk to Shannon Herman, a Licensed Professional Counselor, about self-harm, how to recognize the signs and how to respond to a teen who self-injures. While this can be a heavy and sometimes upsetting topic, we need to be able to have conversations about self-harm to better equip teenagers with different coping skills. Take a deep breath and don’t panic about self-harm…you’ve got this!
In this episode, you’ll find out…
- Several types of self-harming behaviors seen among teenagers.
- What ages and genders engage in self-injurious behaviors.
- Some presenting issues and warning signs behind self-harm (hint: it’s not always the cat!)
- The importance of confronting a self-harming teenager.
- Some positive ways to react to self-injurious behavior.
- What steps to take after discovering self-harming behaviors.
Ask yourself…
- Am I paying attention to warning signs and behavior changes?
- How would I react if a teen revealed self-injurious marks to me?
- Am I listening? Am I available?
Go ask a teen…
- What triggers you to self-harm? What do you have on your mind right before you do that?
- What do you hope the end result will be when you are self-injuring?
- Can I see the places where you have hurt yourself?
[bctt tweet=”You’re not there to be that teen’s friend, you’re there to potentially save their life – @dontpanictalk” via=”no”]
Additional Resources:
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
About us:
Shannon Herman has been in private practice in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for over four years as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her focus is on issues related to adult and adolescent women such as: eating disorders, body image concerns, depression, anxiety/stress management and low-self esteem. As a mom of 2 girls and wife of a Youth Minister, Shannon is dedicated to motivating and empowering clients to stimulate change within their life. Find her website here!
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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