You should become an Adult-Teen Listener because.....

@Hope

You should become an Adult-Teen Listener because.....many of adult listenrs can be new adults and just be near teen side, many will be parents to teens , many will be in work dealing with teens and understanding of their needs and all adults have already lived life past teens and must be able to relate with teenage turmoils and with all their experiences , they can be a wonderful support to the younger generation

@Hope

You should become an Adult-Teen Listener because you can support both teens and adults who need a helping hand and a empathic heart. Everyone deserves to be heard, supported and understood.

@Hope

You should become an Adult-Teen Listener because.... it gives us the ability to use our own personal experiences of life to support others so they dont have to go through what we may have been through alone. For me personally growing up with physical health issues developing was scary and lonely and i want to make a difference so others dont have to feel that way. I had no 'young person' with my issues that i could look up to and i want to be that person for someone else! <3

You should become an Adult-Teen Listener because it helps expand the amount of support teens get, and from those potentially older and more experienced than people their own age. It can help create a more diverse group of listeners for teens, and broader support. It also provides adults with more ways to help out and be involved. I think teens can really benefit from having adults to choose from when talking to a listener, and if you're considering being an Adult-Teen Listener, maybe you can help them out

@Hope

you should become an ATL because before i turned 18 i relied on and needed the support of older listeners and their perspective! teens are wonderful at supporting other teens but sometimes we just need a supportive older figure too i became ATL after i aged up and i don't regret it at all!

@Hope

You should become an adult-teen listener because teens can offer a fresh perspective on life. There's also such a freeing feeling in helping out teens, and talking to them can give you hope.

You should become an Adult-Teen Listener because It helps us gain a fresh perspective on the "adults of our future" and the problems they face today. In addition, they really appreciate an adult's guidance. Feelings that are muddled for an adult can be completely overwhelming for the teen set. It's harder for them to see the big picture and sometimes they need an adult to help them see it.

It's so rewarding to hear how much they respect and appreciate the support!

You should become an ATL because it gives you the opportunity to join in with all the teen fun activities and more importantly you can then help to support our younger community. Teens need You!

Listening - One Step At A Time!

How do I become one?

I really enjoy being an ATL, it's lovely to be able to support teens as well as feel their vibrant energy and put myself back into a younger mindset. If you believe that age is not determinative of wisdom then you are likely to do well in the ATL role!