The Still Waters Podcast
This podcast is hosted by the counselors and coaches with The Still Waters. Teri, Rufus, Abrielle, and Julie bring their expertise to this platform to educate, encourage and enlighten the listener. Various topics will be discussed in the hopes of helping with healing or bringing awareness to culture and community.
The Still Waters Podcast
Ascending the Standards: Tracey Pike’s SRA Approach for Youth Part 1
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In this episode of the Still Waters Podcast, Teri welcomes Tracy Pike, executive director of Ascend, a national nonprofit dedicated to promoting sexual risk avoidance (SRA) education. Tracy shares her journey into the SRA field, starting from her unexpected encounter with a local nonprofit and leading to her significant role at Ascend. She explains their mission, which includes setting high standards for SRA programming and working alongside educators and legislators. Tracy emphasizes the importance of holistic health in youth education, discussing how mental, emotional, social, and ethical aspects are interconnected with physical health. The conversation also covers the damaging effects of pornography on youth and the importance of proactive parental involvement in educating children about healthy relationships and sexual decision-making.
PART 1
00:00 Introduction to the Still Waters Podcast
00:16 Meet Tracy Pike: A Leader in Youth Mentorship
01:17 Understanding Ascend and Sexual Risk Avoidance
01:46 Tracy's Journey into Sexual Risk Avoidance Education
07:02 The Role of Ascend in National Health Education
15:11 Holistic Health and Youth Development
19:25 The Importance of Holistic Approaches in Education
PART 2
27:32 The Role of Guest Speakers in Education
29:05 Challenges and Opportunities in Homeschooling
30:56 Parents as the Primary Educators
31:29 Holistic Approach to Sex Education
37:06 The Impact of Pornography on Youth
40:42 Addressing Pornography in Education
47:01 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
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