Season 165 Episode 13632

S2 EP51 | There's No Stigma In Wanting To Feel Better feat. No Shame in Seeking Wellness with Kristi

Kristin Bruce works with kids, helping them be happy. She guides them to the other side of their unhappiness, anxiety, and depression without relying on drugs. She wrote a book, "Starting From Scratch: A Guide to Feeling Good!" which outlines her program.

Kristin grew up in an alcoholic and drug-using home. She was ashamed and didn’t understand why she didn’t feel happy. After years of therapy, working with children, and learning about emotions, self-love, boundaries, self-esteem, and speaking up, she created a program to help other children.
"I want everyone to know their own importance and sacredness. Once they do, they will be able to see that in others. This way will create a peaceful and sacred planet."

Thank you, Kristin, for your courage, wisdom, and passion. You are a gift to this planet.

Bio:
With a storied 25-year career in the public education system and a master’s in school counseling, Kristin Bruce has not only observed but deeply delved into the emotional and behavioral struggles that many children and teens face. Identifying a crucial need to uplift and support these young minds, Kristin initiated “How To Be Happy,” a project born from the desire to create meaningful change.

Kristin relates to teens and their issues because she has navigated many of them herself. “Starting from Scratch,” her insightful book, along with its workbook, lesson plans, and an audio CD, serve as pivotal tools in this noble endeavor. They intertwine crucial life skills with strategies in communication, boundary-setting, understanding feelings, addressing cognitive distortions, and finding internal peace through guided imagery and meditation. Her unwavering goal: to guide teens and pre-teens away from the shadows of anxiety and depression, steering them back onto a path where they rediscover their happiness and embrace a serene, fulfilling future.

With her vast experience, practical strategies, and a deeply rooted passion for youth mental health, Kristin Bruce remains a stalwart ally in championing the well-being of the younger generation.

Website: Howtobehappy.kids

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