Young people bear witness to challenging or traumatic events in current events, media, and our local communities. They are often trying to process thoughts, feelings, and reactions without our explicit help and guidance - thereby increasing their confusion and anxiety. We adults have a natural instinct to protect our children from harsh realities and yet prepare them to navigate this complex world - is it possible to do both? What are ways to talk about identity, difference, and justice in age appropriate ways? How do you reinforce your family's values without instilling disrespect for other perspectives? How do you coach them toward authentic and respectful dialogue across difference? Engage in these questions and more through this interactive session.

1. Hockaday School Parents and Guardians
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Seattle Girls’ School
Talking to Young People
About Heated Topics in Current Events
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2. About Seattle Girls’ School
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3. Agenda
 Current Realities
 Young People’s Experience
 How to Talk to Youth
 How to Facilitate Conversations
 Questions and Answers
 Resources
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4. Current Realities
 Election Rhetoric
 Black Lives Matter
 Taking a Knee Protests
 Refugees
 Domestic and Foreign Terrorism
 And More…
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5. Young People’s Experience
 Increase in Anti-Muslim Sentiment
 Increase in Anti-Immigrant Sentiment
 Increased Uncivil Discourse
 Rise in Sadness and Fear
 Increased Acting Out
 And More…
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6. How to Talk to Young People
About Current Events
 What have you heard?
 How do you feel?
 What questions do you have?
 How can I support you?
 Here are our family’s values.
 What positive action can you take?
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7. How to Talk to Young People
About Hate and Extremism
 Prepare Yourself
 Be Alert
 Listen
 Reassure
 Be Honest
 Share Your Vaues
 Take Action
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8. How to Talk to Young People After
Personal Incidents
 “I want to help you feel strong.”
 Affection, correction, protection
 Emotions are always right; not all
action is always right
 Avoid either/or thinking
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9. Helping Young People Talk to One Another
 Create Safety and Courage
 Express Feelings
 Generate Questions
 Share Facts
 Learn More
 Complicate Thinking
 Take Action
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10. Break
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11. Practice Makes
Less Anxiety-Inducing
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12. Sample Topic: Elections
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 What makes you nervous?
 What makes you hopeful?
 Your home is host to a sleepover. You notice
the kids in an argument. As you get closer you
overhear a jumble of comments. “Donald Trump
is going to make America great again!” “Hillary
Clinton is the most experienced candidate ever!”
“Donald Trump is a racist!” “Hillary Clinton wants
to kill babies!”
– How do you intervene?
– What do you need to keep in mind?
– What do you want to avoid doing?

13. Takeaways
 What did you learn today
that was new, helpful, or
thought provoking?
 What are some goals or
strategies you would like to
apply with your students?
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14. Questions and Comments
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15. Presenter Information
Rosetta Eun Ryong Lee
6th Faculty and
Professional Outreach
Seattle Girls’ School
2706 S Jackson Street
Seattle WA 98144
(206) 805-6562
rlee@seattlegirlsschool.org
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