Anchoring Hope Counseling Stephanie Strouth

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ahchope.wordpress.com/2021/08/16/what-is-affirmative-consent/

We wanted to create a safe space for James to share his story of transitioning while learning how his family supported him through that journey. In this podcast, you will hear the story of a family and how their lives have been impacted, to unimaginably beautiful places, through support and love.

Part 4 in our Trauma Series! Listen to learn how to talk to kids and be a safe place for them to come to! See below for some of the resources mentioned in the training. 

For ideas on how to talk with young people about:

Drugs and alcohol: parentupvt.org

Sexuality and sex ed: lets-talk.how

advocatesforyouth.org/issue/honest-sex-education

Navigating dating and romantic relationships: vtnetwork.org/relationship-status-booklet

For ways to support children and youth in managing stress at home, school, and in their everyday lives, you can find:

Mindfulness activities at: positivepsychology.com/category/mindfulness

Guidance for parents/caregivers at: bradleyhospital.org and search for "managing stress in teens"

or healthychildren.org and search for "Teen Stress Management Plan"

Askable Adult Skill Building Toolkit: https://www.vtnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Askable-Adults-Skill-Building-Toolkit.pdf)

bradleyhospital.org- https://www.lifespan.org/lifespan-living/teens-stress-and-how-parents-can-help

healthychildren.org - https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/For-Teens-A-Personal-Guide-for-Managing-Stress.aspx

Listen to this podcast for trauma treatments!

Join us for a discussion on trauma symptoms! This is part two of our trauma series at Anchoring Hope.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ahchope.wordpress.com/2021/02/28/should-i-seek-help-for-anxiety/