Adults Supporting Teens
It’s important to talk to teens about relationships, including healthy, unhealthy, and abusive behaviors. Teens can benefit from identifying boundaries as well as what to do when someone crosses those boundaries in a relationship.
Educating yourself about how to support healthy teen relationships is a great first step. Access the guides below for help on how to have these conversations with a teen in your life.
Community Education Spring Trainings
Register for upcoming workshops available for Green Flags!
Supporting Body Safety for Kids
Date: April 9
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Online
Audience: Adults, parents and caregivers
Fee: Free
This interactive workshop will explore the facts and myths about privacy and body safety to keep kids and families safe. Caregivers can practice strategies to support boundaries and minimize risk for kids. In addition, all attendees will receive community resources to support body safety.
Building Resiliency with Youth
Date: May 15
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Center for Family Safety and Healing (655 E. Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43205)
Audience: Adults, parents and caregivers
Fee: Free
This interactive workshop supports an understanding of the link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), youth development, and health outcomes. We will explore resilience factors and resilience-based tools for communication to support adolescents. In addition, all attendees will receive community resources for youth and caregivers.
Green Flags: Supporting Healthy Teen Relationships
Date: June 18
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Online
Audience: Adults, parents and caregivers
Fee: Free
This interactive workshop offers insights and strategies for safe adults who want to support healthy teen relationships. Topics will include green and red flags in relationships, boundary setting, digital rights, and technology-facilitated abuse. Participants will learn about the Green Flags campaign and receive a toolkit with engaging tools and family conversation starters. Please register online at The Center for Family Safety and Healing.
Browse Our Guides: Adults Supporting Teens
> Five Steps for Adults to Support Healthy Teen Relationships
> PDF: Supporting Healthy Teen Relationships
> Healthy Digital Boundaries for Caregivers
> PDF: Conversation Starter Cards
Start early and have these conversations often. If a teen does not want to talk, it does not mean they are not listening. Come back to the conversation at another time. Ask if they would be more comfortable talking with someone else – a friend, counselor, coach, or another trusted adult, like a Green Flags pro.
Conversations between caregivers and teens support healthy behaviors. These cards provide an opportunity to express your thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to dating/romantic relationships. When you talk openly together, you can learn from each other, help to problem solve, and build confidence for navigating challenges in the future. There is no right or wrong answer for these questions – we hope you’ll take time to reflect together.
