#YouthCulture Spring Workshop Series: Choices & Consequences - Family Edition

Parents, guardians, educators, and counselors are invited to a FREE workshop on the environment and culture around our youth.

The workshop, #YouthCulture: E-Cigarettes 101 - for Adults, will be held from 6:45 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, live via Zoom.

This program is presented by The Poe Center
This program is made possible thanks to a sponsorship from
Raleigh’s Substance Use Advisory Commission

In this FAMILY program, parents/guardians and children will learn the facts about alcohol, tobacco/e-cigarettes, marijuana, and other drugs through an interactive game modeled after the popular show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Families will work together as a team, to gain valuable information about the effects of these substances on the growing brain and body, as well as effective refusals skills to keep youth safe. The families will be engaged with interactive activities, videos, and team discussion. All families will be provided with resources to encourage ongoing prevention skill building and communication.

Parents/guardians and their 5th graders welcome!

This program is a part of our #YouthCulture Spring Workshop Series. The Poe Center’s #YouthCulture series is designed to empower parents and guardians by providing insight into the environment and culture around our youth. These workshops explore how the developing adolescent brain shapes perceptions and behavior. All participants will receive a free packet of supportive materials and resources. Covered topics will include substance use, Internet safety, sexting, and healthy dating relationships. In addition, we will explore ways to enhance parent-child communication.

Questions? Contact Tamika Gilchrist: [email protected]

Date: 04/20/2021 (Tue.)

Time: 6:45pm - 8:00pm EST

Location: via Zoom, link to come.

Created by:

K. Mascho