Watch videos produced for teens:
New releases for parents and teens
In partnership with Beach Cities Health District, we share Jim Sanborn’s story of the loss of his son to Fentanyl poisoning, as well as advice from experts.
Pro surfer Alex Gray shares about the loss of his brother to opioid addiction.
Alex Gray spoke at schools throughout the South Bay on the dangers of vaping and drug use during the SBFC Vaping Prevention tour. See his full talk.
Families Connected Speaker Series event videos
The series is provided in partnership with Beach Cities Health District, Redondo Beach Unified School District, Manhattan Beach Unified School District, Hermosa Beach City School District and South Bay Families Connected. Some of the videos are of the full event, and some are shorter clips from our presenters offering advice on their topic. Click on the link under each video to visit the event page where you will find either handouts, resources and/or presenter slides.
COVID stress resilience with Dr. Kelly Greco
Mental health with Alex Gray and Kevin Sousa
Inclusion with Dr. Darin Earley
Helping youth build healthy relationships with Katie Hurley, LCSW
Stressors and pressures with Dr. Nicole Wesley, Dr. Moe Gelbart, and Leah Niehaus, LCSW
Under pressure with Valorie Kondos Field, Norm Chow and Casey Jennings and Micah Maly-Karros.
Addiction and substance use prevention with Karl McMillen and Dr. Moe Gelbart
Passion vs. performance with Eric Karros and Micah Maly-Karros
Developing grit and resilience in our children with Dr. Greg Allen
Voices of youth
Students share advice for parents to help them connect and build resilience.
Students share what kindness and compassion means to them.
Students share what stresses them out, and how parents can help.
Coping with depression and anxiety
Mira Costa grad and University Penn student, Brian Chao, shares his struggles with depression and anxiety in this message for youth: you are not alone.
Pro surfer Alex Gray shares authentically about his own struggles with Anxiety and Depression and offers tips for youth to manage theirs in healthy ways.
Tips and tools from Anna Pirkl, M.A., MFT. on ways to help our kids reduce their levels of stress and anxiety.
Helping youth understand tragic events and cope with grief and loss
Substance use prevention
Pro surfer Alex Gray shares his perspective on vaping in this video intended for teens.
South Bay mother, Cyndi Strand, shared about the loss of her son, Justin, to opioid abuse.
Four Experts from SBFC Events share why and how to stave off use as long as possible.
Fostering empathy and compassion in our youth
Anna Pirkl, MFT, ATR, LAADAC shares expert advice to help us foster kindness and compassion in our kids.
The Henry Family shares their story of raising their special needs child in the South Bay.
Mitzi Henry shares inspiration for kindness.
Helping youth build healthy relationships
Jennifer Elledge, MPH, CHES shares insight for parents so that they can help their children build healthy relationships.
Share “Healthy Relationships Advice for Teens” with your teen.
Share “Healthy Friendships” from Jennifer Elledge with your teen. It’s a great way to spark the conversation and hear their perspective too.
Sexual consent awareness
Building a positive body image
Important insight for parents from Diana Lipson-Burge, R.D., including language parents can use to foster positive body image and mindful eating.
Three important topics for parents: connecting, belonging and tech time
In these three video shorts on connecting, tech time and belonging, each under four minutes, Leah Niehause, LCSW, provides helpful tips and strategies for parents that will make a difference.
SBFC Partner School Event at Manhattan Beach Middle School - The 5 Ws of Teen Drug and Alcohol Use: WHO, WHAT, WHY, WHERE, WHEN (AND HOW)
MBMS Principal John Jackson's introduction to the event
"When It Happens on Campus" with Mike Matthews, MBUSD Superintendent.
"Why We Should Discourage Alcohol and Drug Use From a Neurological Perspective" with Moe Gelbart, PhD, Executive Director, Thelma McMillen Center.
"Where the Manhattan Beach Police Department is Working to Decrease Teen Alcohol and Drug Use" with SRO Officer Jesse Garcia.
"What Kids are Using" with Dr. Greg Allen, Executive Director, Freedom4U.
"When Youth Get in Legal Trouble in Manhattan Beach" with Joan Jenkins, Manhattan Beach City Prosecutor