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.
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Is Your Teenager Being Raised by Robots?
Recently I heard an interview on the radio with a former DJ from a once influential radio station in our town. This radio station played “alternative” music over the airwaves of our city back when the grunge movement really took hold in the early 90’s. I remember listening to this station at night when the signal was strong enough to make it to our little town, and thought I was part of something really cool. This former DJ was reflecting upon the role he played at this station. He would host a Sunday night show featuring new music and up-and-coming bands that no one had ever heard of within this alternative genre. Back then, he fancied himself as a gatekeeper of sorts – someone highly immersed in the movement and culture of the music scene whose job it was to guide the masses into new worlds of music. For him, all music wasn’t created equally – and most people who didn’t know much about music had to be led to what was good.
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.
The Future of America
During election seasons, let’s take the time to consider teenagers. They don’t have to agree with you and you don’t need to lecture, but bring them along on the political journey so that they are prepared when it is their turn to vote.
Teenage Suicide (Pt. 1) with Dr. Becky Taylor
Dr. Becky Taylor discusses risk factors and teenage suicide prevention. She shares how to support, confront and encourage teens who are thinking of suicide.
The Power of “Me Too”
Earlier this week, we held our 2nd annual Teen Lifeline Fundraising Dinner & Auction, and I am still blown away by the generosity and support that come from this night. One of my favorite parts of the night came when Beverly Ross spoke truth over the audience. If you haven’t heard of Beverly Ross or Wise County Christian Counseling, I would encourage you to go check them out! At this dinner, Beverly Ross challenged us by saying, “We need to teach that it’s not going to be okay. It’s going to be hard, but you’re never going to do it alone.”