Hannah Parks : AuthorI believe no situation is too hopeless to be redeemed. Even in the darkest of times, there is hope. I am for you. With God’s enabling, I will do everything in my power to help you live out the purpose God has called you to. I want you to know that I hear you, see you, and want the best for you. My goal is for you to feel comfortable fully addressing the areas you may have been too afraid to address as we step boldly into the unique and divine reason God has created you to be who you are.
Every day life presents an endless flow of pressures that overwhelm even the strongest people. These pressures are deeper than just difficult circumstances. This results in an impossible balance between maintaining composure while genuinely working through the weight of daily challenges. This creates a disconnect between appearance and inner peace, related to a disconnect between wanting to be strong and feeling vulnerable. It becomes necessary to understand what stress inoculation is and how it is essential to navigate these challenges. [...]
Teens go through major physical and emotional changes as they transition into adulthood. Growth spurts triggered by surges in hormones can contribute to mood swings, as can changes still happening in their brains. A teen’s brain is wired differently from a mature adult’s brain. It is still in the process of developing and being restructured, and does not reach full maturity until the mid-20s. The prefrontal cortex, which is the area primarily responsible for executive functions such as decision-making, [...]
