Today, teens crave genuine, lasting friendships. Not all of them possess a charismatic personality or hold a leadership role. Some may come from homes lacking in emotional awareness, attention, or affection. Others may be grappling with trauma, hardship, or abuse. As they step out of their homes and into the world of school or work,…… Continue reading Building Genuine Friendships: Teens’ Journey to Emotional Awareness, Respect, and Self-Worth
The Crisis of Connection: Understanding Today’s Teens and the Impact of Social Media
Society has created a generation that doesn’t understand true connection, actual commitment, and genuine relationships. They think friends are the strangers who like their posts and pics. Who comments on every new reel. Who hangs off the latest thought or joins any social audio to share wild ideas. No fear of judgment Yet, they don’t…… Continue reading The Crisis of Connection: Understanding Today’s Teens and the Impact of Social Media
The Silent Struggle: Mental Health’s Effect on Families
Mental health issues aren’t a person-centered issue; it is a family-centered occurrence. Untreated childhood trauma can become a community and/or national crisis. Research shows that children with high ACE Scores (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and health risks are far more likely to face mental health struggles as adults. Many of those challenges go unreported or undiagnosed.…… Continue reading The Silent Struggle: Mental Health’s Effect on Families
Addressing Mental Health for Young Black Men
Where Are You? When a young male black or brown male has a public emotional or mental issue that turns into a public disturbance or criminal act, one digs into his past and criticizes. His upbringing is scrutinized, his mother is criticized, and his father is belittled. Looking For Help But where are the…… Continue reading Addressing Mental Health for Young Black Men