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The nature of today's cultural issues greatly intensify pressure on youth as they attempt to navigate the biological changes and emotional chaos of adolescence. Young people deserve clear, evidence-based messages of truth.

These 60-90 minute webinars delivered by SRA experts will help you confidently empower youth to cut through the confusion with science-based information that promotes optimal holistic health and thriving.

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January 16, 2025, 2-3:30PM ET
Challenging Risk-Takers to Avoid Risk
Practical Strategies to Shift Behavioral Patterns Among Boys

Brittany Hausmann, Director of Education, Alternatives Care Centers

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The research findings from neuroscience and biology have helped us to understand some of the stark differences between boys and girls. This webinar will increase the awareness of SRAE educators in recognizing how boys, as natural risk-takers, hear and process the Sexual Risk Avoidance message. The social complexities of boys and their behavior will be discussed along with practical insights into crafting effective messages that can forge positive pathways for boys as they assess risk on their journey toward adulthood.

Brittany Hausmann is the Director of Educational Outreach at Alternatives Care Centers in Michigan. She resides in Southwest Michigan with her husband and three sons. Brittany attended Western Michigan University and pursued graduate work at Purdue University, all with a concentration in family and community health education. She is passionate about bringing negative cyclical behaviors to light and providing tools that enable individuals to stop harmful behaviors. Sexual Risk Avoidance Education is vital to rewriting behavior patterns. It is her SRA knowledge and experience in the classroom paired with personal observations and research that have been instrumental in developing her approach with young people. 
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FALL 2023 - TBD
Exposing the Dangers of Gender Ideology
Dr. Miriam Grossman, MD
Presented by renowned author and child & adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Miriam Grossman, whose recent appearances include Dr. Jordan Peterson's podcast & Daily Wire's film, "What is a Woman?"
FALL 2023 - TBD
Exposing the Dangers of Gender Ideology
Dr. Miriam Grossman, MD
Presented by renowned author and child & adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Miriam Grossman, whose recent appearances include Dr. Jordan Peterson's podcast & Daily Wire's film, "What is a Woman?"

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Outlaws, Heroes, & Magicians
How to Engage Your Target Audience like the World's Leading Brands
RECORDED: OCTOBER 17, 2024
Presented by Molly Mosack, Marketing Director, Ascend
The world’s top companies understand and tap into the incredible power of brand. Decades ago, a company’s “brand” was essentially synonymous with their visual identity, specifically their logo and colors. The concepts of branding and brand strategy have evolved enormously since then, and while the visual identity of an organization is still an important part of brand, many are unaware of the strategic and powerful elements of brand and the tremendous potential for success an effective brand strategy can deliver. This webinar is for you if you want to: attract more of your target audience and retain your existing audience for life; learn why your marketing strategy will only ever be as effective as your brand strategy; get excited about your organization’s purpose again; and discover your specific value like you’ve never seen it before!
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Exposing the Dangers of Gender Ideology
No More Victims
RECORDED: OCTOBER 19, 2023
Presented by renowned author and psychiatrist, Miriam Grossman, MD
Miriam Grossman, MD is a renowned child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and the author of five books, including her new, much-anticipated release, Lost in Trans Nation. A compelling voice of reason recently interviewed by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and featured in the popular What is a Woman? documentary, Dr. Grossman has made a significant impact uncovering the dangers of gender ideology. Dr. Grossman is a fearless lover of truth with an astonishing ability to both expose the dark underbelly of the radical agenda of sexual confusion targeting youth and families as well as provide practical ways to stop it. Do not miss this webinar with a remarkable expert known for bringing uncommon clarity to what is needed for the health and well-being of youth.
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Boys, Girls, & the Science of Sex Differences
What We Know and Why It Matters
RECORDED: JUNE 13, 2023
Presented by physician, psychologist, and best-selling author, Dr. Leonard Sax, MD, PhD
Dr. Leonard Sax is a practicing family physician and psychologist as well as a best-selling author on issues impacting child and adolescent development. In his popular book, Why Gender Matters, Dr. Sax challenges gender as a mere social construct with a torrent of research supporting the biologically different ways children think, feel, and act. You will not want to miss this fascinating discussion on how parents and teachers can unlock potential and mitigate confusion by supporting the gender differences between boys and girls.
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Office Hours with Dr. Meg Meeker
Creating Firewalls to Protect the Mental Health of Teens
RECORDED: MAY 18, 2023
Presented by pediatrician, international speaker, & best-selling author, Dr. Meg Meeker, MD
Dr. Meg Meeker is a leading global authority in parent-child relationships. She has over 30 years of experience as a pediatrician and is a bestselling author, host of the popular parenting podcast, Parenting Great Kids; a TEDTalk and international speaker; and an advocate and champion for the health of children and teens. Dr. Meeker will help us roll up our sleeves and become part of the firewall against what the CDC describes as a growing crisis of “sadness & hopelessness” among teens, especially girls. Come ready to learn with Dr. Meeker. Let’s lean in together!  
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Are We Puberty Blockers?
Guiding Youth through the Challenges of Puberty & Gender-Confusion
RECORDED: OCTOBER 26, 2022
Presented by Mary Anne Mosack, Pres./CEO, Ascend & Peggy Pecchio, Executive Director, Operation Keepsake
Now more than ever, as youth endure a barrage of confusing and often aggressive messages about gender, it is critical that SRAE facilitators renew their focus to intentionally address the physical, emotional, and social aspects of puberty with adolescents. The increasing number of gender-confused youth in our programs compels us to help all youth navigate this emotionally chaotic period of change with sound information and critical-thinking skills for healthy decision-making. Join us for this SRAE Edge webinar in which we will discuss the research and rhetoric surrounding gender identity issues, and how SRAE facilitators can equip youth to develop the skills and mindset to evaluate and respond to the ideologically charged messages they receive on this issue.
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Eyes Wide Open
Recognizing & Responding to Trauma in the SRAE Classroom
RECORDED: AUGUST 17, 2022
Presented by Dana Bowling, LMHC, & Tracey Pike, Executive Director, Ascend
Don’t miss this dynamic combination of experts in the mental health and SRA education fields to expand your SRAE toolkit with knowledge, compassion, and practical strategies. This webinar will offer insights into understanding how trauma negatively impacts the physical and emotional health of adolescents and the importance of integrating a trauma-informed approach into SRAE curricula presentations. In addition to sharing the knowledge that can help identify trauma-exposed youth, this webinar will offer real-life applications that SRAE facilitators can use to create safe physical and social environments to effectively reach youth impacted by trauma. 
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Triggering Hope Among Youth
Practical Application for the SRAE Presenter
RECORDED: JULY 19, 2022
Presented by Tracey Pike, Executive Director, Ascend
Trigger Warning: This webinar may increase positive outcomes among youth! SRAE facilitators will learn practical techniques to apply science of hope concepts and strategies to curricula presentations. Hope is not merely wishful thinking. Youth can learn how to follow pathways that can actualize hope as an internal asset. They can be empowered toward achieving goals that seemed out of reach in their lived experience. Just as SRAE facilitators should be trauma-informed, they should also be hope-informed presenters.
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