From Situationships to Soulmates

Written By Kaleigh Cornelison

How to Talk to Teens about Healthy Relationships

Navigating teen dating can be tricky for parents and caregivers. Not only does it bring up a lot of unexpected emotions but it can also lead to situations that are new for both teens and parents to figure out. This workshops covers how to approach this tricky topic as well as key topics to discuss when teens start dating including love, jealousy, consent, boundaries, and breaking up. We will also cover warning signs of unhealthy and abusive relationships and how to respond in those instances. This workshop is ideal for any parent or caregiver of a teen or preteen who is already dating already or not!

Learning Objectives

As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understand why engaging in open conversations with youth about dating and relationships is important

  • Describe characteristics of healthy, unhealthy, and abusive adolescent relationships and how to address warning signs

  • Practice a strengths-based approach to adolescent dating and relationships

  • Apply conversation starters and other approaches for talking about healthy relationships with adolescents

Kaleigh Cornelison
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