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Carlos Phillips

Educator, SRAS Certified
6th-12th, Staff, Parent

As a certified Sexual Risk Avoidance Specialist (SRAS), Carlos brings an essential message to teen parents through the Just Say YES original program, “Breaking the Cycle.”

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Kristen Ainsworth, YES Speaker, Parent Programs

Kristen Ainsworth

M.Ed., MATS

Kristen’s hopeful message provies tangible takeaways parents, caregivers, and those who work with children can apply to their daily life. 

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“We must communicate to the children in our lives that their identity and worthiness is not rooted in what they do, what they have, or what others think of them. We must affirm that they are in fact good enough and loved unconditionally for who they are.” 

-Kristen Ainsworth

About Kristen

Kristen Ainsworth is an experienced educator, leader, and professional speaker. With a Master of Education, Kristen began her career in education, serving for 12 years as a public-school elementary teacher and administrator. Today, Kristen trains educators as an adjunct professor for Hartwell University and continues to teach at conferences and church events. She lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband and son, and serves on various nonprofit committees that support education and youth.

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Parent  Programs

  • Parenting in today’s world: the hard realities and incredible opportunities
  • 3 threats to connection: busyness, comparison, and perfectionism
  • How to build meaningful connection through communicating your child’s identity, belonging, and emotional safety
  • Encouragement for parents to embrace their role as the most important influence in their children’s lives
  • The long-term benefits of developing a strong parent-child connection (and it’s never too late to start!)
 

Topics

  • Cultivating Connection and Combating Cultural Pressures
  • Appreciating the Gifts and Limitations of our Humanness
 

Audiences

  • Parents

What People Are Saying About Kristen's Program

“As a mom, I was very much encouraged by Kristen’s program, and didn’t know how much I needed to hear it. Thank you for reminding me that I am the No. 1 influence in my child’s life!”

-Parent, Dallas, TX

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To book a program, or to learn more about how we can partner, call us at 888.579.5790, or fill out the form below and a Youth Equipped to Succeed representative will respond to you promptly. We look forward to hearing from you!