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The Silent Epidemic: School Stress is Making Teens Sick

By Charles Barnard, founder of Success Institutes. “I just want it to stop,” 15 year old Jasmine whispered through tears in the school counselor’s office. She wasn’t talking...

The Dr. Dolores Show: 5 Ways How to Shift From Self Criticism to Self Compassion

Dr. Dolores Fazzino, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Intuitive, Energy Whisperer Are you your own worst critic? Do you find yourself trapped in cycles of negative self...

Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Why Teens Turn to Drugs in Times of Stress

By Charles Barnard, founder of Success Institutes. "I just didn’t want to feel anything anymore." These were the words of a 16 year old in a youth treatment...

Are Today’s Teens More Affected by Stress Than Adults?

By Charles Barnard, founder of Success Institutes. Seventeen year old Hailey was known among her peers as cheerful, smart, and driven. She captained the debate team,...

Teens Are Dying From Stress: How Anxiety and Overload Are Threatening Young Lives

By Charles Barnard, founder of Success Institutes. Tyler was only seventeen. A top student, varsity athlete, and beloved by teachers, he had a future that looked...

Boxless Problem Solving: The Mindset of Exceptional Leaders

Leaders solve problems. That’s the job. But exceptional leaders? They don’t just solve problems, they innovate solutions. They don’t wait for a perfect, packaged answer to drop into...

7 Ways How to Stop Generational Trauma from Affecting Your Motherhood and Break The Cycle

What if the pain you’re carrying isn’t fully yours, but the weight of generations of unhealed wounds passed down through your bloodline? As mothers, we...

The Power of Emotional Support and The Role of Teen Connections in Mental Health

By Charles Barnard, founder of Success Institutes. Claire stood at the edge of the crowded cafeteria, her tray balanced precariously in her trembling hands. The noise...