56 min
Behind The Heart Emoji: Hidden Risks of Teen Dating - Interview with Ashley Bendikson The Whole Stepfamily
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- Relationships
In today's episode, we've journeyed beyond the screen to uncover the truths of teenager dating in today's world. With Ashley Bendiksen’s invaluable guidance, we hope to inspire and equip parents and stepparents with the tools needed to ensure their teens’ dating experiences are safe, healthy, and respectful.
We are honored to have Ashley Bendiksen with us, a national speaker, Top Youth Speaker®, and acclaimed expert in teen dating violence, youth mental health, domestic and sexual violence prevention. Ashley's extensive work, including founding the Blue Hearts Project and leading Island Youth Coaching, positions her as a guiding light for families seeking to navigate these turbulent waters.
In This Episode, you'll arm yourself with the knowledge to protect and guide your teenager through the complexities of modern dating.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness:
Discover the warning signs of teen dating violence, and how to have crucial conversations with your teens about the subtle ways that abuse shows up in relationships.
Healthy Teen Relationships vs. Controlling Behaviors:
Learn to differentiate between the markers of healthy affection and the red flags of controlling and abusive behavior in teen dating.
Communication Strategies for Blended Families:
Ashley Bendikson shares her expert advice on fostering open and effective communication about teen dating risks within the unique dynamics of blended families.
Online Safety for Teens & Tweens:
Unveil the hidden dangers of digital romance and how parents can guide their youth in navigating dating apps and social media safely.
Supporting Teenagers in Abusive Relationships:
Gain valuable strategies from our guest on how to support your teen if they find themselves in an unhealthy relationship.
The Stepparent’s Role:
Explore the critical role stepparents play in supporting and protecting teens in the digital age of love and romance.
🕊️Inquire about counselling, coaching, and workshops by connecting with a member from our team at www.stepqueen.com Book a complementary 20-minute consult There is nothing for sale on this call!
✨Follow us on Instagram @thestepqueen
🦢 Reduce stepfamily-related stress at least 20% in 10 minutes or less - guaranteed. Visit www.stepfamilystressdetox.com to start immediately.
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©️ Intro/Outtro Track Title: More Than One Way To Go Home ||Artist Name: Amherst || Writer Name: Andrew Galucki
For more on our guest, visit:
www.ashleybendiksen.com
Follow Ashley on Instagram
Follow Ashley on Facebook
Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
In today's episode, we've journeyed beyond the screen to uncover the truths of teenager dating in today's world. With Ashley Bendiksen’s invaluable guidance, we hope to inspire and equip parents and stepparents with the tools needed to ensure their teens’ dating experiences are safe, healthy, and respectful.
We are honored to have Ashley Bendiksen with us, a national speaker, Top Youth Speaker®, and acclaimed expert in teen dating violence, youth mental health, domestic and sexual violence prevention. Ashley's extensive work, including founding the Blue Hearts Project and leading Island Youth Coaching, positions her as a guiding light for families seeking to navigate these turbulent waters.
In This Episode, you'll arm yourself with the knowledge to protect and guide your teenager through the complexities of modern dating.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness:
Discover the warning signs of teen dating violence, and how to have crucial conversations with your teens about the subtle ways that abuse shows up in relationships.
Healthy Teen Relationships vs. Controlling Behaviors:
Learn to differentiate between the markers of healthy affection and the red flags of controlling and abusive behavior in teen dating.
Communication Strategies for Blended Families:
Ashley Bendikson shares her expert advice on fostering open and effective communication about teen dating risks within the unique dynamics of blended families.
Online Safety for Teens & Tweens:
Unveil the hidden dangers of digital romance and how parents can guide their youth in navigating dating apps and social media safely.
Supporting Teenagers in Abusive Relationships:
Gain valuable strategies from our guest on how to support your teen if they find themselves in an unhealthy relationship.
The Stepparent’s Role:
Explore the critical role stepparents play in supporting and protecting teens in the digital age of love and romance.
🕊️Inquire about counselling, coaching, and workshops by connecting with a member from our team at www.stepqueen.com Book a complementary 20-minute consult There is nothing for sale on this call!
✨Follow us on Instagram @thestepqueen
🦢 Reduce stepfamily-related stress at least 20% in 10 minutes or less - guaranteed. Visit www.stepfamilystressdetox.com to start immediately.
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©️ Intro/Outtro Track Title: More Than One Way To Go Home ||Artist Name: Amherst || Writer Name: Andrew Galucki
For more on our guest, visit:
www.ashleybendiksen.com
Follow Ashley on Instagram
Follow Ashley on Facebook
Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
56 min