Parent-Teen-Talk-Facilitators-Guide

Commission on Population (POPCOM) Philippines

• Focused on empowering Filipino families and enhancing parent-teen communication on sexual and reproductive health.

• The initiative aims to improve family dynamics through interactive sessions.

Acknowledgements

• Gratitude expressed to WHO for support in developing the Facilitator’s Guide.

• Recognition of POPCOM Regional Offices for their technical and administrative contributions.

• Thanks to the team members who collaborated on this project.

Foreword

• Parents' roles in guiding adolescents face challenges due to information accessibility.

• Effective communication between parents and teens is crucial for adolescent development.

• POPCOM's* "Parent-Teen Talk" aims to educate parents and teens on addressing sexual and reproductive health.

• Encouragement for organizations to utilize the materials to empower Filipino adolescents.

Introduction

• Vitality of parent-teen communication in relation to sexual health.

• Cultural expectations place parents as primary educators about sexuality, though many struggle to engage in these conversations.

• Adolescents often seek information from peers due to parents' discomfort.

• Intervention strategies must foster dialogue to encourage responsible decision-making.

POPCOM Initiatives

• Implementation of various educational efforts to facilitate effective communication concerning sexuality and reproduction.

• Examples include the Learning Package on Parent Education on Adolescent Health and Development (LPPEAHD).

• The U4U (Youth-for-Youth) Teen Trail initiative provides educational sessions about sexual and reproductive health in schools and communities.

• Partnership with WHO to pilot parent-teen educational methodologies.

Parent-Teen Talk Overview

• A highly interactive strategy for educating both parents and adolescents about sexual health topics.

• Sessions are designed to foster mutual understanding of adolescent challenges.

• Two main tracks: Parent Track and Teen Track, which proceed simultaneously with designated topics.

• Culmination in a heart-to-heart dialogue to promote engagement and trust.

Facilitator’s Guide Structure

• Sessions are outlined as follows:

  1. Getting Started

  2. My Adolescence Journey

  3. Body Talk: Rediscovering Myself

  4. Parenting Talk: Parenting My Adolescents

  5. Protective Talk: Protecting My Adolescent from Risks and Threats

  6. Growing Together Talk: Talking Effectively with My Adolescent

  7. Bridging Session: Heart-to-Heart Talk

Organizational Activities

• Includes introductions, ice-breaking, and thematic discussions throughout the sessions.

• Each track involves detailed objectives and activities tailored for parents or adolescents that encourage sharing and reflection.

• Key messages highlight the importance of open communication and mutual respect in the adolescent development process.

References to Assist Facilitators

• Recommendations and educational resources are provided throughout, encouraging positive facilitation methods.

• Strategies for addressing specific issues such as sexual health, emotional well-being, and risk management are emphasized.

Conclusion

• The importance of dialogue and mutual understanding between parents and adolescents is essential for effective parenting and healthy adolescent development.

Key Terms

• POPCOM (Commission on Population): Philippine government agency focused on population, development, and reproductive health initiatives.

• Parent-Teen Communication: The dialogue between parents and adolescents about sensitive topics such as sexual and reproductive health.

• Interactive Sessions: Engaging meetings designed to involve participants actively in discussions and activities.

• Facilitator’s Guide: A resource document created to assist facilitators in conducting educational sessions on parent-teen communication.

• Heart-to-Heart Dialogue: A session component aimed at creating open and trusting conversations between parents and teens.

• Learning Package on Parent Education on Adolescent Health and Development (LPPEAHD): Educational material focused on guiding parents in discussions about adolescent health.

• U4U (Youth-for-Youth) Teen Trail: An initiative providing information about sexual and reproductive health tailored for youth participation.

• Protective Talk: A specific session discussing how to safeguard adolescents from risks and threats.

• Mutual Respect: An essential aspect of successful parent-teen relationships promoting understanding and trust.