Teen Talk Dialogue Sessions©
Addressing the unique needs of our community's youth, concentrating on essential life skills and the relationships that build positive connection between teens and the community around them.
Conversations that build resilience
Young people are navigating pressures their families didn't face at the same age, and too often they're doing it without the language or the space to process what they feel.
Teen Talk Dialogue Sessions create that space. Through guided, judgment-free conversation, teens build essential life skills, strengthen relationships, and learn that asking for help is a sign of strength.
What sessions explore
Communication & conflict
Naming emotions and resolving conflict with empathy.
Healthy relationships
Building trust, boundaries, and positive peer connection.
Identity & confidence
Self-worth, goal-setting, and a sense of belonging.
Coping & wellness
Stress, anxiety, and where to turn when it's heavy.
Five years of measurable impact
Teen Talk Dialogue Sessions track outcomes through participant surveys, so families and partners can see the difference the program makes.
2022-2025
delivered
partners
agencies engaged
field trips
Reported fewer fights and conflicts
More respect for authority figures
Better understanding of a healthy meal
Happier about life
Cumulative across Teen Talk Dialogue Sessions participant surveys, 2022-2025. Individual cohort evaluations report separately.
A measured increase in mindfulness among 369 students
Our research team evaluated Teen Talk with 369 adolescents in Miami-Dade County Public Schools using an evidence-informed assessment. Mindfulness scores rose significantly from the pre-program assessment to the post-program assessment.
Measured by assessment
Reported by students
Findings from the Teen Talk Dialogue Sessions White Paper, RER Consulting and Amplify Community Resources, 2025.
Read the White PaperVoices from the program
“It's critically important to have folks in the community who know how to reach all kids, and do everything they can to reach all kids because that is directly aligned with our values.”Natalia ZeaChief Public Policy & Community Engagement Officer, The Children's Trust
“I'm very proud to be one of the mentors for Teen Talk Girl Power. There's nothing more powerful than sharing and boosting each other up.”Officer Carla GonzalezMiami Police Department
“The program is good for mental health, you also get some comedy out of it. And the people that are teaching what we do each time are great to know and talk to.”Program participantAge 15, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Back-to-School Youth Readiness Summit
Since 2022, ACR has hosted its Back-to-School Summit with our partner, Miami Dade College, bringing together hundreds of students for workshops, resources, and honest conversations to help them prepare for the new school year.
Watch the summit recap
Bring Teen Talk Dialogue Sessions to your school
Let's talk about how the sessions fit your students, schedule, and reporting needs.