When was the last time you “blessed” your son? Take a few minutes to think about that question. We all get caught up in the everyday routines of life and it’s easy to forget that the “special moments” are what we look back on and cherish!
This past year has been a doozy! It has touched each one of us; some positive lessons learned and some, not so much. Adults had to completely upend their life and their family’s life. Some grew closer and some did not.
The “new normal” and its effect on kids is beginning to show very serious concern. Red flags are popping up all over the United States; stories of teen suicide and depression are heartbreaking. As a parent, in addition to the many other obligations you have, it’s time to pay close attention to signs of depression, […]
Teaching your son accountability is as important as teaching honesty, empathy and integrity. Often accountability gets overlooked as a core value; when in fact it’s one of the most important!
Season’s Greetings and Happy Holidays! The Quest Project® is and always has been a labor of love, this year was filled with unexpected challenges and obstacles. Combined with your continued dedication and support, and my mission “to create healthy lifestyles by teaching, facilitating, research, writing and example we are helping our boys grow into healthy, […]
There is no better compliment or greater satisfaction than receiving a testimonial from one of my past clients. Periodically I will hear from a parent, in this case, it comes from a young man who is in his second year of a PhD program at Harvard!
A rite of passage for a young male is a transition, and in its simplest terms means “changing from a boy to a man.” Unfortunately today in our society we have forgotten and moved away from recognizing and honoring this time in a young man’s life. The result is Our Boys are in Trouble! If you read […]
For over 25 years it has been my pleasure providing mental health wellness and guidance to my clients. Over the recent weeks we are all faced with challenges, the ability to be flexible and change. My first priority is to ensure the health and safety of my client. With the potential spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) […]
When you build something you always start with the foundation; your foundation must be strong and built to stand the test of time! Over the next few weeks you’ll learn how the foundation of The Quest Project was “built!” The Quest Project®-A Modern Day Rite of Passage™ program was designed to replicate the teachings and […]
Admittedly I was a bit apprehensive allowing a reporter to “sit in” a Quest Project group. However Jeanette Cooperman of St. Louis Magazine has done a truly professional article about what she experienced! I hope you enjoy it. “In Search of Manhood” A St. Louis therapist says we’re making it harder and harder for boys […]