I’ve worked with teens and their parents in different capacities for the past thirteen years and have been a Licensed Mental Health Therapist for close to ten years. The teen years are difficult to navigate for everyone involved, and our current society isn’t making it any easier.
According to the Barna Group, nearly three out of every five young Christian (59%) disconnect either permanently or for an extended period from church life after age 15. That’s a shocking percentage and one we want to decrease.
The premise of this resource is to help you, as the parent, youth leader, or volunteer of teens, to think through and process the most difficult twenty topics so that you can feel more equipped to discuss them with your teen(s).
Structure of the Study
The study is a PDF digital download sent directly to your email after purchase.
This study can be done individually or as a small group for parents of teens. (The guide has a note for small group leaders on how best to approach study.)
Each topic will start with education about the relevant issue from a biblical perspective as well as my professional mental health experience in working with children, teens, and families for the past ten years.
At the end of the chapter, there will be a quick reference summary guide, and bible verses to read, pray over, and discuss with your teen.
Then there will be questions that you, as the parent should answer. These questions will help you solidify your views, beliefs, and opinions about the relevant topic.
The next set of questions is a guide for you to discuss with your teen. These questions are an opportunity to connect and help you navigate these topics in a loving and nonjudgmental manner.
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Topics in the Parent of Teens Guide
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- How to Bring God into Your Teen’s Day
- Prayer and the Purpose of Prayer
- Developing Their Identity in Christ
- Connecting and relating to Each Other
- Understanding Emotions and Behaviors
- Discipline and Expectations
- Maturity and Responsibility
- Trust, Independence, and Freedom
- Depression and Mental Health
- Discussing Self-Harming Behavior
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- Discussing Suicide
- Evaluating Friendships and Their Importance
- How to Talk to Non-Believer Friends and not be Judgmental
- Discussing Sex
- The Purpose of Dating
- Peer Pressure and Fighting Temptation
- Navigating Social Media
- Homosexuality and Gender Issues
- Alcohol and Substances
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Thank you for investing in your teen!
I pray that you and your teen find the information beneficial.
Get the Parent of Teens Resource Guide PDF:
$10.00
More about the Author
Melissa Gendreau is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Family Services from the University of Northern Iowa and her Master’s degree in Community Counseling from the University of Nebraska – Omaha. Melissa’s professional experience includes Boys Town, the Boys Town National Research Hospital, a Mental Health Intern at Offutt Air Force Base, a child and family therapist at a 30-day assessment center, and a Mental Health Therapist at a Christian counseling center. Melissa is also the founder and owner of humblefaithfamilywellness.com
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God bless!
Melissa Gendreau MS, LMHC, NCC