Stay Calm Don't Panic

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Snapchat is an app that has caused great anxiety for adults and especially the parents of teenagers. In this episode, Chris and Karlie discuss the phenomenon of Snapchat, the pros and cons of the app, and how to have beneficial conversations with teenagers about Snapchat. Don’t panic about Snapchat, we’ve done our research and are here to help! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support

We have some bad news…your teen is going to grow up and become an adult. A scary thought, we know! But in this episode, join the conversation with Dr. David Fraze about what this transition looks like and how we can better prepare teenagers to emerge as functioning, responsible adults. Your teen will eventually leave you, but don’t panic - you’ve got this! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support

    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.   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

Holding conversations with teenagers where they actually open up and share about their personal lives can be difficult. In this episode, Chris and Karlie share some practical advice for talking to teenagers (and getting them to talk back). Instead of panicking about what they aren’t telling you, learn to start asking better questions!   In this episode, you’ll find out… * What you can do to better talk and communicate with teenagers. * How to stop teens from confiding in you. * Why being a good-listener is so important. * How to construct better questions. * Indicators of when you need to follow your intuition and ask more questions. * Practical things you can try today to improve communication with teenagers.    Ask yourself… * Am I shock-proof? What steps can I take to become even more shock-proof? * How can I better communicate that I am trustworthy in times of crisis? * When do the teenagers I interact with want to talk? Am I available at those times?   Go ask a teen… * A

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

Sarah Brooks joins us on the Stay Calm, Don’t Panic! Podcast to talk all things Social Media! Are you concerned about your teenager’s digital life? Are you looking for answers but don’t know where to start? Do your social media conversations only lead to fights? In this episode, we will discuss the answers to all these questions and more. There is no need to panic about social media…you’ve got this! In this episode, you’ll find out… * How teenagers view social media, and why it isn’t the same as how adults view it. * The top apps that teenagers are using (according to “sarahstistics”). * How social media affects teenagers’ self-esteem. * The benefits and positive aspects of social media. * A different perspective of how to view social media. * How to create a sacred, tech-free space. Ask yourself… * Am I choosing my battles wisely when talking about social media with teenagers? * Am I having a conversation about social media or starting a batt

It’s the first episode of the Stay Calm, Don’t Panic! Podcast! We are excited to start helping the helpers – that’s you! In this episode, Chris Robey and Karlie Duke discuss why they decided to start a podcast, who the “helpers” are, and what you can expect from this first season. The first 3 episodes are already on iTunes, so check us out!   In this episode, you’ll find out… * A little background information about the podcast hosts, Chris Robey and Karlie Duke. * Who should listen to this podcast. * How Teen Lifeline is helping teenagers. * What topics we will cover in this first season.      Additional Resources: In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: * Blog: Teen Lifeline, Inc. * Website: dontpanicpodcast.org * Music: Under the Chandeliers   About us:  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 equi

We are excited to announce a brand new podcast called Stay Calm…Don’t Panic! with Chris Robey and Karlie Duke coming March 29th! This podcast deals with real issues that real teenagers face in order to equip those who help and interact with these adolescents. Join us to learn more about how you as a parent, youth minister, school counselor, social worker, mentor, volunteer, or coach can help walk teenagers through issues with social media, self-harm, homosexuality, grief and much more! This sneak peek includes a clip from our discussion with Sally Gary. Sally is Executive Director of Center Peace where she works to encourage churches, schools and families to have conversations about homosexuality. She is also a speaker and author of Loves God, Likes Girls: A Memoir. Check out this clip about Sally’s conversation with a teenage boy, his questions about homosexuality, and the need to provide community and connection. We believe these episodes and the interviews with experts will be extremely v

We are excited to announce a brand new podcast called Stay Calm…Don’t Panic! with Chris Robey and Karlie Duke coming March 29th! This podcast deals with real issues that real teenagers face in order to equip those who help and interact with these adolescents. Join us to learn more about how you as a parent, youth minister, school counselor, social worker, mentor, volunteer, or coach can help walk teenagers through issues with social media, self-harm, homosexuality, grief and much more! This sneak peek includes a clip from our discussion with Shannon Herman. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, mom of 2 girls and wife of a Youth Minister, Shannon gives great insight into how to recognize signs of self-harm and what steps to take next. Check out this clip about the high stress culture teenagers live in and why some may turn to self-harming behaviors. We believe these episodes and the interviews with experts will be extremely valuable to you. The first 3 episodes of season 1 will release on March 29

We are excited to announce a brand new podcast called Stay Calm…Don’t Panic! with Chris Robey and Karlie Duke coming March 29th! This podcast deals with real issues that real teenagers face in order to equip those who help and interact with these adolescents. Join us to learn more about how you as a parent, youth minister, school counselor, social worker, mentor, volunteer, or coach can help walk teenagers through issues with social media, self-harm, homosexuality, grief and much more! This sneak peek includes a clip from our discussion with Sarah Brooks. As a blogger, mom of 3 boys and middle school girls expert, Sarah gives great insight into how we can help teenagers use social media in a powerful and positive way. Check out this clip about what it means to be “bilingual” when it comes to this social media driven world. We believe these episodes and the interviews with experts will be extremely valuable to you. The first 3 episodes of season 1 will release on March 29th. To make sur