Building Resilient Students in the COVID Era This summer I was hosting a virtual leadership summit for the Kentucky Student Council Association. During that meeting, a student leader named Kerri noted, “COVID has been the best thing to ever happen to me because it has...
Overcoming the Pressure to Succeed Faced with the pressures of good grades and a deep desire to attend the college of her choice, Linda is pushed to her breaking point and forced to realize that putting her health first is more important than cramming for her next...
50% Off Your Guide to Building Campus Relationships Relationships are the secret sauce to building strong school culture. Without solid relationships, a campus will lack connection and direction. My dad taught 6th grade for 38 years. During his career he would have...
Want to Build Campus Relationships this Fall? COVID has turned your world upside down, social justice movements are sweeping the country, and life is much different for you, your students, and your fellow staff members. Question: How are you going to build campus...
Looking for a PD speaker to inspire your staff next fall? Good news! We have been working hard to convert our PD workshops into the virtual world, so no matter what the situation is in the fall, you can still work to build school culture and empower student voice with...
School Culture Strategies That Help! If you are like me the COVID crisis has had you feeling anxious, sad, and even frustrated. But with the school year coming to a close, I am hoping there will be a period of rest and reflection for you and your team. During that...
Free Commencement Videos from TEEN TRUTH Your seniors have put in a lot of effort to get to this point. You have worked hard to get them here as well. We want to help you celebrate! The best youth speakers in the industry have developed a series of free commencement...
Announcing Flexible Dates & Delayed Deposits The COVID crisis has a lot of us feeling overwhelmed, concerned, and frustrated. It’s turned the education world upside down, so we here at TEEN TRUTH have an idea that will help you immensely. Introducing FLEXIBLE...
3 Ways to Support Your School Vendors During the COVID Crisis Having visited over 1,000 schools, I have come to realize that school culture is about everyone – students, parents, staff members, and community stakeholders – all working together to support...
Maslow First, Then Blooms I had a student. He transferred in mid-year. His file was thick. He came in ready for a battle. He came in knowing that school wasn’t for him. At first glance, he was what you would expect, tattered clothes, dirty, distant. He walked with a...
Lifetouch & TEEN TRUTH Team Up to Help School Leaders If you are interested in learning ways to build school culture, increase student resiliency, and improve campus relationships during the COVID crisis, please join us in the Lifetouch webinar series. A total of...
Free Virtual School Assemblies & Interactive ZOOM Calls We know that many of our schools look to TEEN TRUTH to drive real, personal interactions on campus, but with the COVID-19 pandemic hitting education so hard, our team has aggressively switched gears to bring...
3 Ways to Support Your School Community During Uncertain Times According to my father, there is no coincidence that his blood type is “Be Positive” (B+). He is probably the most positive person I have ever known. He can find a silver lining in almost any...
What Stories Are Your Students Telling Themselves? “I thought TEEN TRUTH was amazing, but the first 15-minutes are a little depressing,” said a recent client of ours. “Do you need to show such dark content?” I’ve heard the argument that we shouldn’t show intense...
3 Strategies to Help Stop Teen Suicide The first time I contemplated suicide was in 2004. I was 29 years old. My first marriage had crumbled. I was extremely embarrassed by such a public failure. I felt like I had nothing left to live for. If you’ve read my book,...
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3 Great Ways to Support Students Over Summer Before I begin this blog, let’s take a moment to bask in the glory of another school year in the books. You have no doubt made a difference in the lives of those you support. Kudos to you for providing guidance, advocating...
Capture Today to Enhance Tomorrow School is winding down. One of the most amazing things about the field of education is that every year you have a fresh start, a clean slate…a new chance. If your classroom management wasn’t working as you would have hoped, if...
2 Simple Ways to Be Stronger Than Stress We all know that the number of students suffering from anxiety or depression is skyrocketing… But they are not unique, we all fall victim to various stressors in our lives. So how do we overcome them? After visiting 1,000+...
Be The Best Educator You Can Be By Being Your Best Self The Educational field is demanding. The hours are long, the job is complex and it can be a drain. As educators, we are in constant service of others and at times we can neglect ourselves in order to provide for...
The Importance of Self-Care For Students and For Educators! The story of the Tortoise and the Hare comes to mind as the end of the school year approaches. As counselors we can relate to the Hare because school days can feel like a sprint. We hit the ground running...
How to Find The Best Youth Speakers For Schools Communicating with your students can be challenging. If you want to connect with them on a deeper level, you’re going to need a speaker who is not only credible enough to speak, but can also create a unique and...
