Pathways 2 Prevention
Helping Teens Make Better Choices: A Conversation with Jason Dorr
40 min
Guest: Jason Dorr
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Jason Dorr, a youth mentor and prevention educator with More2Life, joins Dave Closson to discuss how his passion for helping teens make positive choices has shaped his work. They explore the intersection of prevention and youth development, and what it takes to genuinely engage young people in important conversations. The episode also highlights key topics such as social media, substance use, and relationships.
Key takeaways
- Prevention and youth development are closely connected.
- Engaging teens in meaningful conversations requires specific approaches.
- Social media, substance use, and relationships are crucial topics for discussion with young people.
- Parents can foster trust and open communication with their children.
- The positive impact of one good choice and the influence of a caring adult are significant.
Show notes
In this episode of Pathways 2 Prevention, Dave Closson sits down with Jason Dorr, a longtime youth mentor and prevention educator from More2Life. With nearly two decades of experience working with teens in schools, churches, and communities, Jason shares how his passion for helping youth make positive choices has shaped his work, and the lives of countless young people.
Together, Dave and Jason explore:
✔️ How prevention and youth development go hand in hand
✔️ What it takes to truly engage teens in meaningful conversations
✔️ Why social media, substance use, and relationships are essential topics to address
✔️ How parents can build trust and open communication with their kids
✔️ The ripple effect of making one good choice, and the power of one caring adult
Whether you’re a parent, educator, prevention leader, or someone who cares about the next generation, this episode offers practical insights, real-world stories, and encouragement to keep showing up.
Links:
- https://www.m2l.org/
- http://www.facebook.com/#!/more2lifefl
- https://www.instagram.com/more2lifefl/
- https://www.dfaf.org/
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