Why You Need a Trusted Adult & How to Find One

Who are trusted adults that can provide advice or support? Trusted adults are go-to grown-ups, experienced allies, anchors, and supporters. They come in many different forms. Trusted adults at school could include teachers, coaches, guidance counselors, and beyond. Trusted adult examples outside of school could include parents/guardians, grandparents, music instructors, religious leaders, babysitters, aunts, uncles, and so on. To identify a Trusted Adult look for the A, B, C's (aka someone who is accessible, boundaried, and caring).

About One Trusted Adult:
One Trusted Adult offers research-based programs and professional development opportunities that teach the fundamentals needed to build strong connections and healthy boundaries with young people. Our goal is to ensure that every young person has the one thing that is crucial to their well-being and success: an accessible, boundaried, and caring Trusted Adult.

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00:17 The Problem
00:40 Adults Can Only Go 50% of The Way
01:01 It's Your Choice
01:24 What is a Trusted Adult?
01:42 Who can be a Trusted Adult?
01:57 What do Trusted Adults do?
03:36 What to do Next
03:46 How to Find a Trusted Adult
03:59 Assess Your Relationships
04:18 Show Up For Others