Bridging the Gap between Teens and Adults
It’s no secret that when we’re moving into adulthood, as children and teens, we’re sometimes forced to find our path alone. Society teaches us that once we turn 18, we should start to figure things out by ourselves, and we’re thrown into the deep end of the world without a lifeline. But that shouldn’t necessarily be the case.
In today’s episode, I am joined by a dear friend of mine, Maria Pinardo, who’s been part of The Bridge for 25 years – a unique program of support and positive lifestyle enrichment for youth and adults. They hold weekly empowerment sessions, often led by the youth, focusing on leadership, communication, team building, anti-bullying, self-care, and more. Maria kindly explains their mission and how things work inside The Bridge, and shares a few things we can all do every day to keep our peaceful state of mind.
Tune in to Episode 26 of Peace and Love Amplifiers to learn how The Bridge facilitates safe spaces for authentic relating and builds harmonious connections among diverse participants.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The importance of being part of a community and The Bridge’s mission (02:32)
- How the Weekly Empowerment Sessions give voice to the youth (07:22)
- Listening with love, compassion, and managing our emotional landscape (11:44)
- How you can lift yourself up every day (17:14)
- Why Maria accepted to co-author the book Flashpoint (24:52)
- How you can start your own Bridge (29:24)
Resources:
- The Bridge website: http://www.virtua.org/bridge
- Email:TheBridge@virtua.org
- Book - Flashpoint: Your Turnaround Story Starts Here, Volume 1
Let’s Connect!
- Embodying Peace Online Class
- Peace and Love Amplifiers Facebook Page
- Peacebuilders United Facebook Group
- @PeaceandLoveAmplifiers on Instagram
- Find guided meditations on the Peace and Love Amplifiers YouTube Page
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