Resources for Parents and Caring Adults: Talking is Power

Talking to teens about sensitive topics is never easy, but it’s important to talk to them openly and honestly. Text the word “EMPOWER” to 94449 and you’ll receive weekly text messages from Healthy Native Youth that offer culturally appropriate tips and resources, covering sexual health, pregnancy, STDs, and consent!

WELCOME MESSAGES
THE FUTURE
  • The Talking Journey
  • Creating Boundaries
  • Dr. Itai Jeffries with the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, has created 4 videos on identity, terms, and how to support 2SLGBTQ youth:
  • Video 1 | Identity – Dr. Itai Jeffries (Occaneechi) of the Paths Remembered Two Spirit Project, digs into sexual and gender identity.
  • Video 2 | Internal & External Identity – Dr. Itai Jeffries (Occaneechi) of the Paths Remembered Two Spirit Project, talks about the important role that our internal and external identities play into how we are perceived and what happens when those identities do not match.
  • Video 3 | Terms for Sexual and Gender Identity – Dr. Itai Jeffries (Occaneechi) of the Paths Remembered Two Spirit Project, explains the terminology used for sexual and gender identity.
  • Video 4 | Ways to Support People’s Identities – Dr. Itai Jeffries (Occaneechi) of the Paths Remembered Two Spirit Project, shares ways you can support people’s identities, including their sexual and gender identity.
  • Gender and Sexuality Terms
  • Gender Unicorn
  • Goal Setting
THE RULES
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