International LoveSmarts Teen Seminar LiveCast
The LoveSmarts Teen Seminar held on 2/24/24 in Matamoras, PA was also livestreamed to groups in Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, the Philippines and around the U.S.
It was presented by Linda Doering, who has taught more than 50,000 youth in the U.S. and internationally about the benefits of delaying sexual involvement, setting and aiming for your chosen life goals and avoiding risky behaviors.
Here are some of the comments by those attending in person.
As a Mom, (it made me feel) proud of myself for being firm and pushing abstinence with my daughter! The presenter was amazing! I would love for this to be taught in the local school district!” L.M., parent in Milford, PA
(I learned) many beneficial points that I, as a 24-year-old female, can use in daily practice to have a better life and steps to gain faithful and healthy relationships. E. Greene, Jersey City, NJ
I found the teaching about saying no and setting boundaries to be very useful! Also, be careful who you’re around and to save sex until marriage. The teaching about STDs was gross, but also helpful. I’ll use what I learned to guide me to my future success! Lyriq, 13, Newark, NJ
The most valuable thing I gained was to know […]
Sandy Bober shares her personal testimony about being raped in college, her infection with an STD and her struggles and ultimate victory to regain her self-esteem, healthy relationships and a successful marriage.
Here at Love Smarts, we would like to share helpful information including personal stories of relationship successes and failures, insights from psychology and human experience about what leads to lasting love relationships.
We look forward to hearing from YOU which articles were meaningful and also about what you have learned from your own life experience, whether that was a top-of-the mountain joy or a relationship disaster!
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