Video Description

As parents, teachers, and other caring adults in the lives of youth, we all want the same thing: to see them happy, self-confident, and capable of thriving in the world as adults. Today's world is not an easy path to navigate as so many young people struggle to identify their place at school, among friends, at home, and life in general. This video features Joshua Wayne, a counselor with 20+ years of experience, who shares stories, practical advice, and wisdom to help adults build powerful relationships with young people to help them become resilient even during the most challenging times.

About the Speaker

Joshua Wayne has worked with kids in just about every setting imaginable since 1996: drug and alcohol treatment, at-risk foster youth, community mental health settings, private practice, and as a Director of Special Education at the District of Columbia Public Schools.

A former struggling teen himself, Joshua understands what youth are going through. He inspires teens to courageously face the challenges before them, and build the skills & confidence needed to find the path in life that is right for them. He also teaches parents, teachers, and other caring adults how to best love and support them through this process.

Joshua holds a master’s degree in Counselor Education from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago and is a Nationally Certified Counselor. He has been featured as a Life Coach on the Style Network, is the co-creator with Josh Shipp of the One Caring Adult online community, and the author of “The Simple Parenting Guide” series.