Lawrence C Harris
Helping High Schools Improve Student Engagement, Emotional Skills & Sense of Purpose
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States •
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About
Presented for organizations including NAMI chapters and Youth Infusion Inc., demonstrating relevance in mental health and youth-development environments. Spoken at multiple schools and youth programs, including MLK High School, Overbrook High School, Howe Elementary School, and PYN OST Program. Created Over 1,000 YouTube videos on the subject of student wellness, mental health and emotional management skills. Students have reported improvements in confidence, self-worth, grades, and sense of purpose after his work.
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Think Different. Feel Different. Live Different. is a simple framework that helps young people understand what shapes their thoughts, manage their emotions in healthier ways, and take action toward the person and life they want to become.
Key Takeaways
- Think Different: Identify the root belief behind the thought. Recognize that thoughts are influenced by what we believe and what we've been exposed to. Question beliefs that may be limiting your choices. Change the influences that continue reinforcing unhelpful beliefs. Develop beliefs that support the person and goals you're pursuing.
- Feel Different: Recognize what you're feeling instead of automatically reacting. Understand that emotions provide information but don't have to control your behavior. Manage and redirect emotional energy toward something productive. Create space between feeling an emotion and choosing how to respond. Use emotional energy to support your goals instead of allowing it to derail them.
- Live Different: Define the person you want to become. Make choices based on that version of yourself. Turn your new beliefs and emotional responses into daily actions. Take responsibility for the next step rather than waiting to feel motivated. Build a life that reflects your goals, values, and decisions.
Audience
High schools, Youth Organizations and Mental health Organizations
Format
Duration
30 minutes up to 90 minutes
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