RESOURCES | Ray Lozano

 

Thank you for joining us for How to Talk to Youth about Alcohol & Vaping with Ray Lozano of Prevention Plus

Some major takeaways from the call that our PNW Parent Education team wrote down:

  • Initiating Conversations Without Conflict: Parents will feel more capable of starting conversations about alcohol and vaping in a calm, non-confrontational manner. They will gain practical tools for opening dialogue in ways that reduce defensiveness, increase receptivity, and encourage youth to participate in the conversation rather than avoid it.

  • Communicating Without Lecturing or Judging: Parents will develop greater confidence in using neutral, nonjudgmental language that preserves trust and minimizes resistance. This includes learning how to express expectations and concerns clearly without relying on fear-based messaging, over-explaining, or corrective lecturing that can undermine communication.

  • Maintaining Ongoing, Trust-Based Dialogue: Parents will feel equipped to move beyond one-time “talks” and instead sustain ongoing, low-pressure conversations over time. This approach reinforces protective factors, strengthens the parent–child relationship, and supports healthier decision-making as youth encounter new social pressures.

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