Being a teenager is hard. They need our help!
Do you remember those teenage years? We do too! It is easy to feel overwhelmed and alone, but Teen Life exists to equip, encourage and empower teenagers to live life better. Get involved in one of the following ways:
Why Support Groups?
We believe that Support Groups offer teenagers a safe place to ask questions, receive the emotional support they need, and develop healthy peer and mentor relationships.
If these support groups do not exist, teenagers are going to continue to fall between the cracks. Instead of complaining about the current state of our culture, let’s encourage, equip and empower this next generation to make better choices.
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We were so thankful to have Teen Life available to meet with our students. With more demands on the school counselor’s time, it is great to have a reliable option for help with our students. We are already thinking about how we want to use TL next year.
It has been a great blessing to walk beside these kids on their turf, to equip them with some tools to help break the generational cycles of self-esteem, relationship, and spiritual poverty, and to assist them in casting a vision on where they want to be and how they might get there.
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Dry January and Teens
Dry January could be a good time for you as a parent to practice, model, and educate on alcohol awareness and responsible drinking. Here are a few ideas.
Ep. 91: Eating Disorders & Instagram Updates
Millions of teenagers are plagued with eating disorders, like anorexia and ARFID every year. But do you know what to look for? Plus, what’s coming to Instagram!
Ep. 90: Curiosity & the Gas App
Get tips on how to truly connect with your teen through curiosity. We’ll take a look at when to ask the right questions and what you might want to ask.
Ep. 89: Revisiting Identity Formation
We have to do what we can to help teenagers grow and develop, but at the same time, it is essential that we let them find their own identities!
Ep. 88: Revisiting Developing Thrivers with Dr. Michele Borba
Chris talks with educational psychologist Dr. Michele Borba about the 7 teachable traits that, when combined with a caring adult, become the keys to resilience.
Ep. 87: Revisiting TikTok
Learn what makes Gen Z’s most popular app tick in this informative review of everything you need to know about TikTok over the last two years.