It is easy and common to sometimes feel like nobody understands us, nobody cares about us, and we are alone in this thing called 'life'.  These thoughts are counterproductive to helping us achieve the most out of our lives.  And these feelings, if not managed correctly, can lead to depression and even suicide.  Statistics show that depression rates go up as teens get older.  

It is critical that kids have a set of skills and techniques to help them observe what is going on inside of them and discover new ways to view their circumstances.  It is sometimes hard to tell when someone is experiencing these types of thoughts.  These feelings of loneliness and helplessness appear at one time or another in most people.  The younger we introduce our kids to the signs and helpful tools, the better prepared they will be for dealing with what life throws at them.  

I feel like as parents and adults it is our job to help our kids navigate through the mental and emotional minefields in life.  In this introductory class, we will discuss some ways in which we sabotage our own self-esteem.  I will also introduce six strategies that help to refocus and turn these situations around.  I will introduce and walk through each technique and leave the child armed with multiple options to deal with the ups and downs they may experience as they get older.