SRAE EDGE WEBINARS

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Stay primed to confidently engage youth in the most critical cultural issues facing them today.

60-90 minute webinars, offered four times a year

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Give Youth Your Best

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.

For the sake of youth - Stay sharp. Get the edge!

Upcoming Webinars

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September 17, 2026, 2:00-3:15PM ET

Anchoring the Adolescent Mind

Navigating the Psychological Whiplash of Gender Identity Messaging

Presented by Dr. Lauren Schwartz, board-certified psychiatrist

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Dr. Lauren Schwartz, a board-certified psychiatrist, will examine the ongoing challenges educators and clinicians face in medicine, mental health, and education as they navigate today’s cultural landscape of gender and gender identity issues. Dr. Schwartz will discuss the residual effects that are still surfacing among adolescents, including the uncertainty, and unresolved harm left in its wake. Using evidence-based child development research, this webinar aims to refocus the conversation on what is best for all youth. From the fundamentals of neurology and psychology to everyday practical encounters, Dr. Schwartz will explore how stable, compassionate environments — anchored in developmental science and built for long-term resilience — help youth thrive as they journey toward adulthood.

Dr. Lauren Schwartz is a board-certified psychiatrist in private practice in Oklahoma City and a Senior Fellow with Do No Harm. A graduate with distinction from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, she completed her residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2013. Throughout her career, Dr. Schwartz has advocated for upholding the highest standards of care in medicine and mental health at local, state, and national levels.

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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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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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Wait! Claude Can Do That?

Taking AI to the Next Level

RECORDED: AUGUST 13, 2026

Presented by Cam Vacek, AI Consultant

Get the most out of Claude and other AI platforms in your SRAE programming work. Join us for a hands-on, Ascend SRAE Edge Webinar with Cam Vacek, where we'll go beyond the basics to explore the features and workflows that turn AI from a novelty into a genuine time-saver, showing you how to work smarter with the information and tools already at your fingertips. Whether you're new to AI or looking to sharpen your skills, you'll leave with practical techniques to reclaim your time, reduce busywork, and bring more focus and impact to your role. Come ready to rethink what's possible when you put AI to work for you.

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Working Smarter with AI

Simple, Ethical, and Practical Applications for Educators

RECORDED: MARCH 12, 2026

Presented by Cam Vacek, AI Consultant

Artificial intelligence is everywhere—but for many professionals, it still feels overwhelming, unclear, or even intimidating. This session is designed to cut through the hype and focus on what actually matters: practical, responsible ways to use AI in your daily work. In this interactive webinar, Cam Vacek will walk through real-world examples of how AI can help reduce repetitive “grunt work,” streamline writing and research tasks, and support better communication—without replacing human judgment, expertise, or values. The presentation will meet participants where they are, whether they consider themselves beginners or more experienced users.

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Hope Is a Journey

A Deeper Dive into Guiding Youth to Proven Pathways for Optimal Health and Thriving

RECORDED: DECEMBER 11, 2025

Presented by Chan Hellman, PhD, Director, The Hope Research Center

Join us as Chan Hellman, PhD, shares how to apply the remarkable Science of Hope research to help vulnerable youth establish viable pathways leading to a multitude of positive life outcomes. Dr. Hellman, a leading world scholar on the science of hope, will share how hope begets hope and can impact the trajectory of an individual’s mind, will and emotions toward turning what seemed impossible into a reality of the possible. Don’t miss this fascinating presentation on the proven power of the hope framework of action to change lives.

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The Science of Hope: Creating a Culture of Contagious Well-Being

How to Unleash the Power of Hope in the Life of Every Student

RECORDED: OCTOBER 1, 2025

Presented by Chan Hellman, PhD, Director, The Hope Research Center

Join us for this dynamic webinar as Chan Hellman, PhD, one of the world’s leading hope scholars, unpacks the research demonstrating hope as one of the strongest predictors of well-being. Dr. Hellman will share his extraordinary findings that can transform the realities of negative lived experiences into opportunities that offer students a pathway to achieve and thrive in ways they never thought possible. This is life-changing information for young and old alike.

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Challenging Risk-Takers to Avoid Risk

Practical Strategies to Shift Behavioral Patterns Among Boys

RECORDED: JANUARY 16, 2025

Presented by Brittany Hausmann, Director of Education, Alternatives Care Centers

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.

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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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