Parent Sessions Offered About Talking To Pre-Teens And Teens About Drugs

Submitted By - MOOSE JAW CRYSTAL METH STRATEGY COMMITTEE (MJCMSC)

Talking to your pre-teen or teen children about drugs can be challenging.

The Moose Jaw Crystal Meth Strategy committee is offering free presentations to groups on Talking to your Kids about Drugs.

This one-hour interactive session covers why teens use substance, opportunities for two-way dialogue, active listening and responding, helpful “to do” hints, establishing boundaries, and preparing for the conversations about drugs.

Parents are also provided with a toolkit with helpful websites and local supports and resources.

School community councils, community organizations, parent groups or others are invited to email mjcmsc2021@gmail.com or call Mary Lee Booth at (306) 630-2056 to schedule a presentation for groups of 6 or over. The presentation can be arranged to be in-person or via Zoom platform.

Some key messages for parents:

  • Parents matter. You are your child/s most important role model and their best defence against drug use.

  • Pre/Teens do value their parents’ opinions and input. Kids who learn about the risks of drugs at home are 50% less likely to use drugs.

  • Your Pre/Teen will more likely be offered drugs from a friend than a stranger.

  • Look for opportunities for communication on important items

  • Two-way dialogue, active listening, validation and acknowledgement can result in meaningful conversations and respectful relationships

  • Staying involved with your teen’s schedule and friendships show that you are interested and you care.

  • Pre/Teens do experience emotional pain and may benefit from tools, support and guidance.

  • Boundaries, rules and expectations are still important while your Pre/Teen is learning about their independence

Who are we?

The Moose Jaw Crystal Meth Strategy Committee is a network of several human service organizations and community members that are interested in promoting awareness on the dangers and preventing the use of crystal meth. 2021 is the year to ‘SPREAD THE WORD ON METH’ and the committee is asking for assistance from community members.

Please follow us on Instagram @mjcrystalmethstrategy and join the Facebook page and group (Moose Jaw Crystal Meth Strategy Committee). Community members can help by sharing the daily posts so we can SPREAD THE WORD ON METH!!

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