PARENTING
TWEENS & TEENS
Find the resources that you need to help you be a VOICE in your teens' life!
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Parents: Your kids need you to talk with them, listen to their hearts even beyond their words. They need you
to help them navigate the issues they will be facing, and to know you will be a safe place if they mess up.
Below you will find articles, website links, and videos to help guide you.
At the bottom of the page you will find a list of Local Counseling Options, If you are interested in private coaching, click the box below for a free consultation.
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YOUR KIDS HAVE QUESTIONS! DO YOU HAVE THE ANSWERS?
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Parents, your kids have questions, important life-impacting questions. They will search for answers among their friends and online when they don't hear the answers from you. These effective and free resources will help you start these important conversations. You will find articles and interactive videos. Topics include; racism, teen identity, masturbation, tattoos, anxiety, religion, and so much more. Click the links below for great resources, tips, and tools.
CONVERSATIONS
YOU NEED TO HAVE HONEST & HARD CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUR KIDS!
AXIS - CAN HELP!
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AXIS - Our Mission
We build lifelong faith by helping parents and caring adults talk with their kids about what they otherwise wouldn’t one conversation at a time.
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Click below to watch see a sample of the AXIS Conversation Kits and sign up for your FREE Account​
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LOVE & HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
CHRISTIAN SEXUALITY
This video-based, comprehensive discipleship experience will help youth leaders, teachers, mentors, parents, youth and young adults engage in one of the most important conversations of our age.​
RELATIONSHIP GOALS
This viral series on relationships has caught the attention of our young adults.
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THE SEX TALK
THE WHOLE SEX TALK
BE BOLD, BE BRAVE, BE HONEST
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Login: connect@catherinejohnson.org
Password: sextalk
Click Videos - 6 Sessions​​
​​SEX TALK 2.0 AXIS
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Video Series & Conversation
Starter Kit with AXIS
Set up your own free account.​​
GENDER QUESTIONS
MESSY GRACE
God loves messy people, so should we. This stellar series handles the difficult topic of LBGTQ and Messy Grace.​
The Messy Grace Series is on Right Now Media. CLICK HERE to set up your free Right Now Media Account.​
WITHOUT COMPROMISE
A pastors take of same sex attraction. Living a life without compromise, putting God first and our desires last.
ADDICTION & RECOVERY
UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION
Dr. Gabor Matte'​​​
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SURVIVING THE DARK CAVE
Dr. Adrian Hickmon
Capstone Treatment Center
These 2 videos give you a better understanding of how addiction and trauma are related. ​​​
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CLICK HERE FOR LOCAL RECOVERY RESOURCES
MENTAL HEALTH
THERAPY IN A NUTSHELL
Are you crippled by anxiety? Numb with depression? Or struggling with another mental health concern? A mental health issue doesn’t have to be a life sentence. You can heal and change your brain.
Therapy in a Nutshell's courses teach you the skills you need to change painful thoughts, work through difficult emotions, and lay the foundation for mental health.​​​​
GRACE ALLIANCE
This site does not have video training but you will find Biblically Based Mental Health Resources. Many are Free.
SELF HARM
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
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For parents, self harm and suicide are intimidating topics. However, these are vital conversations for parents to be able to navigate with their kids.
Click below for more information on having these conversations. You will find downloadable conversation kits and too,​
​TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS​​
“There is a fight for the hearts and minds of our youth. Who will prevail? We can no longer ignore the blatant disregard for what is right, whole, and healthy for our kids. Parents, you
are the loudest and strongest VOICE they have. They need you and all of us to stand with
them, to teach them, and disciple them as they navigate LIFE.”
Catherine Johnson FOUNDER OF REN & WHITE DOG BLUE
PARENTING 101
THRIVE is a Biblically based parenting tool for kids of all ages. It is focused on getting to the heart of your child for true change and growth. .
CELEBRATE KIDS
Kathy Coch offers practical, relevant, and spiritual-centered insights and strategies for parents and educators. Check out her Podcasts & Books
ALL PRO DAD
All Pro Dad is on a mission to help you love and lead your family well.
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We are a group of people passionately committed to bringing intentional focus to fathers around the world. Our message will inspire you to embrace who you are, give you tenderness of heart, and boldness of character as a dad and husband. We are consistently here for you to provide guidance and practical tips in raising your kids in a life giving way. All Pro Dad is a program of Family First.
SHE'S PREGNANT
That moment when you find out that your teen is pregnant, your heart stops. Words cannot describe the mixture of emotions and thoughts that can dominate our minds; sadness, disappointment, fear, pain, empathy, anger...
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Step 1 Get the Facts -A local Pregnancy Center can offer a free and confidential pregnancy test and options counseling.
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Step 2 Don't Blow Up - Your teen needs you now to help guide them through the consequences of their choices. A local pregnancy center can also offer you help in these conversations and navigating the situations and circumstances that will arise.
COUNSELING & THERAPY
Click the titles below for a direct link to each website. Note: You will need to leave a message with most places.
Don't be afraid to ask questions. Take your time to find the right fit for you and your family.
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Life In Abundance - Greenville
Canterbury Counseling - Greenville
Christian Counseling Center - Columbia
Crossroads Counseling - Lexington
Family Counseling - Columbia
Lake Murray Counseling & Coaching - Irmo
Lexington Christian Counseling - Lexington
Lexington Mental Health - Lexington
Oceanic Counseling Group - West Columbia
Pace to Peace Wellness Collective - Greenville
SouthernMed - Lextington & Other Locations
The Courage Center - Lexington & Columbia
The Winding Road Wellness - Laurens
Westview Behavioral Health Services - Newberry
Beckman Center - Community Mental Health 7 Locations
New Hope Carolinas - North Charleston
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CHILDREN & FAMILY
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The Nurturing Center - Columbia
Bloom Therapy Center - Greenville & Simpsonville
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