Teenage Girls

These two practical resources bring together the insights of counsellors and veteran youth workers, helping those in youth ministry to gain a thorough understanding of teenagers - their mental, physical, and social development, self-image, attitudes, sexuality, and spirituality.

Girls are more than just sugar and spice. We've all figured that out. What we haven't figured out completely is how they're wired, why they do the things they do, how the world around them affects their choices and opinions, and what that means for youth ministry--until now.In Teenage Girls, you'll find advice from counselors and veteran youth workers, along with helpful suggestions on how to minister to teenage girls. Each chapter includes discussion questions to help you and other youth workers process the issues your own students face and learn how you can help them and mentor them through this tumultuous time.In addition to the traditional issues people commonly associate with girls, such as eating disorders, self-image issues, and depression, author Ginny Olson will guide you through some of the new issues on the rise in girls' lives. You'll understand more about issues related to: Family - Addiction - Emotional well-being - Mentalhealth - Physical welfare - Sexuality - SpiritualRead less