STAND Program

Having a choice. It can be empowering to know that we can make healthy and informed choices for ourselves. An informed choice is when you are given all the facts and information before making a choice. You may decide when thinking about sex that you aren't ready to become sexually active. That is your choice. You may feel ready to become sexually active. That is also your choice. Making these choices knowing all our risks and methods of protection can allow you to feel confid...ent in the decision you've made. An informed choice is an empowered one. . . . . #stand #standprogram #sexeducation #iwillstand #love #SexTeensAndNecessaryDiscussions #makinghealthychoices #respect #lowermainland #informedchoice #choices #empowered #sexuallyactive #savingsex #value #education #information #risks #riskprevention See more

How much time do you spend each day accessing media? It is estimated that the average teen spends 7.5 hours using media every day. Whether that be social media, the news, tv, gaming music, etc. We are spending even more time using media during the pandemic, and it can be difficult to manage our time and media use when our usual outlets are not there. Remember you are in control of what you consume. If you feel overwhelmed, allow yourself to take breaks! . . . .... . . #stand #standprogram #iwillstand #love #SexTeensAndNecessaryDiscussions #makinghealthychoices #respect #lowermainland #time #mediause #breaks #selfcare #mentalhealth See more

Social media can alter our goals by making it seem that products or certain life styles are ultimate goals. But what are your goals? What do you want? Consider taking the time to critically think about your goals. Focus on what you want, not what others want. . . . .... . #stand #standprogram #iwillstand #love #SexTeensAndNecessaryDiscussions #makinghealthychoices #respect #lowermainland #goals #goalsetting #focus #yourlife #whatdoyouwant See more

Did you know we first learn through imitation? (Imitating or) Automatic copying is controlled by a network of brain regions called the mirror neuron system. The system responds immediately to the sight of any action often before the conscious brain clocks what is happening. Most of what you have learned or do is from what has been shown to you and that will continue all through life. Most people will go along with what is happening and often also participate. That's why i...t's important to ask questions and do your own research to determine what you are following is healthy or not. . Article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2900004/ . . . . #stand #standprogram #sexeducation #iwillstand #love #SexTeensAndNecessaryDiscussions #makinghealthychoices #respect #lowermainland #mirrorneuronsystem #imitation #copying #learning #article See more

SmartSex Resource is an amazing tool to learn more about STIs, testing and general information about sexual health. They have a clinic finder where you can look up the nearest testing clinic to your home. Check out www.smartsexresource.com for more info. . . . .... . #stand #standprogram #sexeducation #iwillstand #love #SexTeensAndNecessaryDiscussions #makinghealthychoices #respect #lowermainland #smartsexresource #STIs #testing #gettested #resources #sexualhealth #notsponsered See more