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Risk Talks Without Lecture

Discuss drugs/alcohol/sex via questions, not lectures. Curiosity opens when invited, not imposed.

25 min Advanced

Goal

Open dialogue channel with teen about big risks (drugs, alcohol, sex) preserving mutual dignity.

Steps

  1. 1
    Pick side context (walk, car). No "sit, we're talking."
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Teen gives info he wouldn't in a "lecture."

Evidence base

School: Adolescent Risk-Taking Research

Founders: Laurence Steinberg · B.J. Casey (2008)

Steinberg & Casey studied teen brain and open dialogue's effect on reward-decision circuitry.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Risk Talks Without Lecture" take?
This exercise takes about 25 minutes, practiced with another person in a Inner dialogue format.
When will I notice the effect of "Risk Talks Without Lecture"?
Teen gives info he wouldn't in a "lecture." In the short term: In 3 attempts, he initiates the topic.
Is "Risk Talks Without Lecture" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Adolescent Risk-Taking Research (Laurence Steinberg, B.J. Casey (2008)). Steinberg & Casey studied teen brain and open dialogue's effect on reward-decision circuitry.
Is "Risk Talks Without Lecture" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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