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Risk Talks Without Lecture

“Risk Talks Without Lecture” is a short 25-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Parenting domain. Discuss drugs/alcohol/sex via questions, not lectures. Curiosity opens when invited, not imposed. It draws on Adolescent Risk-Taking Research. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

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

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.

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 platform.

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