Safety First: Tackling Tough Topics with Teens

Amanda Giordano
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Our goal is to provide useful information about issues that affect today's teenagers to help support parents and professionals who work with youth.

  1. 12h ago

    Understanding Adolescent Substance Use and Recovery High Schools with Dr. Andy Finch, NCE, LPSC

    In this episode, Amanda talks to Dr. Andy Finch, NCE, LPSC, about adolescent substance use and recovery high schools. They discuss features of recovery high schools, the unique needs of students attending recovery high schools, adolescent substance use and co-occurring disorders, and ways to support teens in recovery. Helpful resources: https://recoveryschools.org/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zSxL38grPpq48YSuoSxTx4mPo6tlvP-D/edit https://sites.google.com/view/recovery-school-reference/home?pli=1&authuser=0 https://www.amazon.com/Salvaging-Teenage-Wasteland-Finch/dp/0190645504/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uEQG0A4Is1KozFva4iw9YQ.UKSCsb2iT7EH3wa6LSpzFRYJE95Y7FDrsYOmyHTHi6k&qid=1788293556&sr=1-1 andrew.j.finch@vanderbilt.edu*The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, the Safety First team, or any affiliated organizations

  2. 1d ago

    Understanding Parasocial Relationships Among Youth with Dr. Tracy R. Gleason

    In this episode, Amanda talks to Dr. Tracy R. Gleason about features of parasocial relationships among adolescents. They discuss the nature of parasocial relationships (both benefits and risks), the importance of imagination and social relationships among adolescents, and the differences between parasocial relationships and forming emotional connections with AI chatbots. Helpful resources:https://www.wellesley.edu/people/tracy-gleason *The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, the Safety First team, or any affiliated organizations

  3. 3d ago

    Understanding Adolescent Sports Betting and Online Gambling with Heather Maurer, MA, CAE

    In this episode, Amanda talks to Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, the Executive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling about adolescent sports betting, prediction markets, and online gambling behaviors. They discuss accessibility of online gambling, the normalization of sports betting, gambling-features of prediction markets, and the importance of prevention. Helpful resources: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ncpg/ https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/ National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-MY-RESET) Call or Text: 1-800-MY-RESET Chat: 1800myreset.org *The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, the Safety First team, or any affiliated organizations

  4. 4d ago

    Understanding Aging Out of the Foster Care System with Michaela Guthrie, LCSW

    In this episode, Amanda talks to Michaela Guthrie, LCSW, about the process of aging out of the foster care system. They discuss the experiences of youth in foster care, effects of multiple placements, challenges faced by young adults aging out of the system, and ways to support transition-aged youth. Helpful resources: https://bloomfosters.org/ https://bloomfosters.org/bloom-beyond/ *The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, the Safety First team, or any affiliated organizations

  5. 4d ago

    Understanding Adolescent Athletes with Dr. Sabrina Jennings, LCP

    In this episode, Amanda talks to Dr. Sabrina Jennings, LCP, about supporting adolescent athletes. They discuss the pressure and demands of athletics, recovering from mistakes, returning to sport after an injury, perfectionism, and cultivating mental fortitude. Helpful resources: https://www.sportpsychs.com/*The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, the Safety First team, or any affiliated organizations

  6. 5d ago

    Understanding Adolescent Anxiety with Dr. Cindy Murphy, LPC, ACS, NCSC, NCC and LeAnne Hale, MSW, Ed.S.

    In this episode, Amanda talks to both Dr. Cindy Murphy, LPC, ACS, NCSC, NCC and LeAnne Hale, MSW, Ed.S. about anxiety among children and teens. They discuss potential causes of heightened anxiety among youth, effects of anxiety among students, the importance of externalizing anxiety, and ways to respond to adolescent anxiety. Helpful resources: https://www.spacetreatment.net/ https://www.anxiety.org/ https://www.lynnlyons.com/*The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, the Safety First team, or any affiliated organizations

  7. 6d ago

    Understanding Adolescent Pornography Use with Dr. Brett P. Kennedy, Psy.D. CSAT

    In this episode, Amanda talks to Dr. Brett P. Kennedy, Psy.D., CSAT about teen pornography use. They discuss the average age of pornography exposure, compelling features of digital media, sexual scripting, and the importance of parental involvement in adolescents' digital media use. Helpful resources: https://www.drbrettkennedy.com/   https://digitalmediaoverusescale.com/ *The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, the Safety First team, or any affiliated organizations

  8. Sep 29

    Understanding Sexting Behaviors Among Adolescents with Officer Emily Tipsord

    In this episode, Amanda talks to Officer Emily Tipsord about sexting behaviors among teens. They discuss motives for sexting, potential legal ramifications, the crime of sextortion, and how to talk to adolescents about sending or asking for nude photos. Helpful resources: Take it down website https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/ Internet Matters https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/news-blogs/what-is-undress-ai-guidance-for-parents-carers/ Thorn https://www.stopsextortion.com/caregivers/https://www.thorn.org/blog/the-growing-threat-of-sextortion/*The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, the Safety First team, or any affiliated organizations.

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