Ascending the Standards: Tracey Pike’s SRA Approach for Youth Part 1

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Still Waters Podcast, Teri welcomes Tracy Pike, executive director of Ascend, a national nonprofit dedicated to promoting sexual risk avoidance (SRA) education. Tracy shares her journey into the SRA field, starting from her unexpected encounter with a local nonprofit and leading to her significant role at Ascend. She explains their mission, which includes setting high standards for SRA programming and working alongside educators and legislators. Tracy emphasizes the importance of holistic health in youth education, discussing how mental, emotional, social, and ethical aspects are interconnected with physical health. The conversation also covers the damaging effects of pornography on youth and the importance of proactive parental involvement in educating children about healthy relationships and sexual decision-making. https://weascend.orgPART 100:00 Introduction to the Still Waters Podcast00:16 Meet Tracy Pike: A Leader in Youth Mentorship01:17 Understanding Ascend and Sexual Risk Avoidance01:46 Tracy's Journey into Sexual Risk Avoidance Education07:02 The Role of Ascend in National Health Education15:11 Holistic Health and Youth Development19:25 The Importance of Holistic Approaches in EducationPART 227:32 The Role of Guest Speakers in Education29:05 Challenges and Opportunities in Homeschooling30:56 Parents as the Primary Educators31:29 Holistic Approach to Sex Education37:06 The Impact of Pornography on Youth40:42 Addressing Pornography in Education47:01 Final Thoughts and Gratitude Contact The Still Waters Team www.stillwaterslife.comEmail us at:[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@stillwaterslife.comLet us help you find healing and wellness at The Still Waters.