#MeToo. Time’s Up. We have seen how these social movements have successfully raised awareness about unhealthy relationships in Hollywood, but there may be examples of harmful relationships in our own lives. In fact, about 1 out of 10 teens will experience violence in a relationship….
Just like any other teen you most likely want to be accepted, loved, and respected. With everyone around you getting in and out of relationships you’re bound to instantly like someone and try to get close to them. Maybe you don’t end up with the…
Talking about sex can be awkward, but it’s super important! In fact, it’s so important researchers and doctors came up with a name for it, “sexual communication.” It means talking about what you know about sex, your experiences (if any) with sex, and your views…
Everyone makes mistakes. However owning up to those mistakes may be more difficult for some people. It may seem easier to dismiss your behavior instead of confronting the truth and owning up to your mistakes. Avoiding reality may put a strain on your relationship with…
I recently read an article in the New York Times about a program in Idaho that is going to mentor middle and high school students about healthy relationships in order to reduce the rate of unhealthy relationships. The author mentioned that most teens don’t know…
It’s been a busy couple of weeks here at the Center with all of the different projects we’ve got going on! However, this past Wednesday we got some down time and worked with two peer leaders from the Martha Eliot Health Center (MEHC) over in Jamaica…