Teen Truth
Teen Truth

Author: Erahm Christopher

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Published: 2012-02-01

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781470022921

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Bullying. Exclusion. Drugs. Alcohol. Body image. Self-esteem. Abuse. Divorce. Cutting. Depression. Suicide. Teens, their parents and the adults who work with them are confronted with these issues every day, but few have the tools or insight for how to deal with the mounting pressure and social dynamics that drive so many to hurt themselves and others. Having reached over 4 Million teens throughout the U.S. and Canada with TEEN TRUTH, their catalytic program and student driven film series, Christopher and Pohl have delved into the complex landscape that is the teen experience. With compelling personal stories from their experiences on the road, research-driven data that illustrates key concepts of social psychology, and hands-on exercises that explore why we do what we do, Christopher and Pohl provide teens and the adults who care for them with a well-structured, comprehensive tool for self-discovery. One part instructive, one part reflective and one part active, the TEEN TRUTH book is a recipe for change and a blueprint for building safer schools and healthier communities. This focused guide will:• help teens understand why they make the decisions they do• teach teens how to be more aware of their actions in group settings • illustrate the power of individual beliefs and their impact on relationships• give adults the tools to listen to and connect authentically with today's youthWe all have a choice in how we show up in the world. Christopher and Pohl aren't afraid to ask the critical question: if you're not being the difference, what are you doing?

Transformed by Truth
Transformed by Truth

Author: Katherine Forster

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2019-08-22

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 1433564084

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Studying God's Word as a teenager changed my life . . . And it can change yours, too. The Bible is more than just an ancient religious document. It’s a book filled with the actual words of the living God, meant to be read often and studied deeply that we might experience its life-changing power. If you’re a teen who’s tired of low expectations and weightless platitudes, this book will help you dig into the Bible and make the time you spend reading count for eternity. Katherine Forster walks you through three simple practices that changed how she reads Scripture—observation, interpretation, and application— so you too can begin to understand what God has said in his word and discover how God’s truth can literally transform you from the inside out.

Building School Culture from the Inside Out
Building School Culture from the Inside Out

Author: J. C. Pohl

Publisher:

Published: 2016-11-22

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9781540579461

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School culture is the collective manifestation of the attitudes, outlooks, and behaviors of the entire student, administrative, and faculty body. It's what gives a school its own unique feeling as you walk through the halls. What feeling do you get when you walk down the halls of your school? As an educational consultant with 10+ years of experience and a footprint in over 5,000 schools, JC Pohl specializes in building school culture. This book will walk you through an easy, three step process that will empower student voice, build a cohesive campus, and create a connected community. Join schools across the country as we work to build positive school culture from the inside out!

Engaging the Soul of Youth Culture
Engaging the Soul of Youth Culture

Author: Walt Mueller

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2009-09-20

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0830875050

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Before we can reach today's youth with the turth of the gospel, we need to see what they see and hear what they hear. We need to catch the messages encrypted in their culture and understand what's really being communicated. In Engaging the Soul of Youth Culture Walt Mueller, founder and president of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, helps us to navigate the troubling and confusing terrain of teen worldviews so that we can effectively and compassionately pass along good news: our God is their God, our Savior can be their Savior.

The Truth of Right Now
The Truth of Right Now

Author: Kara Lee Corthron

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-01-03

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 148145949X

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Two isolated teens struggle against their complicated lives to find a true connection in this “timely and timeless” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) debut novel about first love and the wreckage of growing up. Lily is returning to her privileged Manhattan high school after a harrowing end to her sophomore year and it’s not pretty. She hates chemistry and her spiteful lab partner, her friends are either not speaking to her or suffocating her with concerned glances, and nothing seems to give her joy anymore. Worst of all, she can’t escape her own thoughts about what drove her away from everyone in the first place. Enter Dari (short for Dariomauritius), the artistic and mysterious transfer student, adept at cutting class. Not that he’d rather be at home with his domineering Trinidadian father. Dari is everything that Lily needs: bright, creative, honest, and unpredictable. And in a school where no one really stands out, Dari finds Lily’s sensitivity and openness magnetic. Their attraction ignites immediately, and for the first time in what feels like forever, Lily and Dari find happiness in each other. In twenty-first-century New York City, the fact that Lily is white and Dari is black shouldn’t matter that much, but nothing’s as simple as it seems. When tragedy becomes reality, can friendship survive even if romance cannot?

A Girl's Guide to Life
A Girl's Guide to Life

Author: Katie Meier

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc

Published: 2010-06-22

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 1400315948

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Presents advice for teenage girls on how to improve body, mind, and soul as they grow into womanhood.

Building Resilient Students from the Inside Out
Building Resilient Students from the Inside Out

Author: Ryan McKernan

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-08-17

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9781722237653

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BUILD RESILIENT TEENS WITH PROVEN METHODS "I can't wait to see the impact that this book makes in our schools. A must read for anyone who works with teenagers!" - Vance Morris Principal, Burkburnett High School School shootings occur every year. Teens die by suicide each week. Thousands of students are crushed by bullying every day. Why can some work through the adversity while others can't? JC Pohl, LMFT offers a direct pathway to one singular solution: resiliency. It's the ability to take the hits and keep moving forward. It's the fortitude to get knocked down and get back up. This book offers a blueprint that is guaranteed to unleash the powers of resilience within your students. Don't wait another minute to read this book! JC's keys to building resilient students might stop the next potential school shooter, save a suicidal student, or remind every bullied child that brighter days lie ahead. GAME CHANGING CONCEPTS - The Power of One Charismatic Adult - The Need for Grit & Self-Efficacy - The Idea that You're Never Alone - The Value of a True Connection - The Importance of Solution Focused Thinking TESTIMONIALS "This book is the perfect recipe for creating successful, healthy, and happy students." - Brittney Neece, LMFT-S, LPC-S "This book is FANTASTIC! Some of the stories literally gave me chills." - Valerie Pope Assistant Principal, Keller Middle School "JC brings to light student-centered approaches that will support every teenager." - Thomas Mangloña II Student, Mt. Carmel High School FEATURING - Proven tactics that build resilient students - In-depth stories that will inspire both teens and adults - A step-by-step guide to building school culture ABOUT THE AUTHOR JC Pohl is an award-winning producer and nationally certified counselor who has reached nearly 10 million people in 7,000+ schools. His work with TEEN TRUTH has sent him around the world, inspiring students, educators, and parents to tell their truth and be the difference. He has keynoted conferences for CADA, TASC, BOOST, NASC, COSA, OASC, LEAD, NCSA, GAEL, NCASA, OSTI-CON, NASSCED, the Texas School Safety Center, and the PTA. His RISING UP: Coaching Program has reached students across the U.S. and consists of an SEL curriculum used by school counselors, the Texas Department of State Health Services, 21st Century ACE Centers, and Communities in Schools. Pohl is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Texas. When not on the road speaking, he offers counseling services to select clients through Austin Divorce Recovery and his private practice. He holds a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from Texas State University, San Marcos, and has sat on the board of the Austin AMFT. You can find him on Facebook and LinkedIn or connect directly at www.jcpohl.com.

Idol Truth
Idol Truth

Author: Leif Garrett

Publisher: Post Hill Press

Published: 2019-11-05

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 164293237X

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He was a hardworking child actor in the early 1970s, appearing on dozens of popular films and TV programs. Then he was offered a chance to make a record and “Leif Garrett, teen idol” was born. Millions of teenage girls all over the world covered their walls with his picture. His face adorned hundreds of international magazine covers as he became one of the biggest and most desired heartthrobs in history. There were jet-setting tours, TV specials, and hit records, along with an endless supply of beautiful women, alcohol, and ultimately, the drugs that sent this shooting star into the darkest depths of addiction. Idol Truth is a harrowing survivor’s story as well as a charmed tale filled with compelling pop culture characters—from Michael Jackson and Brooke Shields to John Belushi, Freddie Mercury, and many more. It’s the first time ever that Leif Garrett has come clean about his life, revealing all the details of his spectacular journey

Let's All Be Brave
Let's All Be Brave

Author: Annie F. Downs

Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM

Published: 2014-07-15

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 0310337933

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How often does fear hold you back from living your life to the fullest? Join New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and speaker Annie F. Downs as she shares a call to embrace the God-given courage living inside you. Annie is the first to admit that she's not exactly the bravest woman in the world. Even now, she still cries sometimes when she leaves her parents' home in Georgia, she's never jumped out of a plane, and she only rides roller coasters to impress guys. But Annie knows that courage resides inside each one of us, and she's on a mission to conquer her own fears while encouraging you to do the same. Let's All Be Brave is more than a book; it's a battle cry. Annie uses honest and often humorous illustrations from her own life, contemporary real-life examples from the lives of others, and fascinating biblical stories to challenge you to: Discover God's surprising answers to overcoming fear, uncertainty, and anxiety Let go of the things that hold you back--relationships, comfort zones, expectations, and more Say yes to both small and big things Live boldly and sacrificially for God and others Hold on to hope, trust God, and be brave no matter your circumstances This book is your call to step into those places that require courage, giving you the help you need to take the next step forward—even when it's scary. Praise for Let's All Be Brave: "There are certain types of people who are capable of nudging us toward courage without making us feel small or insignificant, and Annie is at the front of the line. She has done that with Let's All Be Brave, and before you even mean to, you are putting your YES on the table." --Jen Hatmaker, New York Times bestselling author of For the Love and Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire

Invisible Girls
Invisible Girls

Author: Patti Feuereisen

Publisher: Seal Press

Published: 2018-12-04

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1580058590

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A powerful source of healing for teen girls and young women who have experienced sexual abuse, Invisible Girls offers survivors agency and hope in an era when too many girls have suffered alone The statistics are staggering. One in four girls will experience sexual abuse by the time she is sixteen, and 48 percent of all rapes involve a young woman under the age of eighteen. It's not surprising then, that in a society where sexual abuse of young women is rampant, many women never share their stories. They remain hidden and invisible. In her pioneering work with young survivors through the last thirty years, Dr. Patti Feuereisen has helped teen girls and young women to find their voices, begin healing, and become visible. In this revised second edition, Dr. Patti's gentle guidance and the girls' powerful stories continue to create an encouraging message: Remarkable healing is possible if girls learn to share their stories in their teens and early twenties. With a new introduction, new chapters, and updated resources, this new edition of Invisible Girls has even more to offer girls, young women, and those who care about them.