David is a 17-year-old living in Little Village with his younger brother and his mother. David experienced violence in his community including shootings, drug deals, racial profiling, and violence by police. Like many teens today, David suffered from anxiety, lack of motivation, angry and irritable moods. But with the help and support of our Gads Hill Center clinicians, David has a safe space to express his feelings and emotions while learning coping skills to alleviate anxiety, regulate emotions and consequential thinking.
As a result, David showed willingness to learn and understand new concepts and skills, and have meaningful, and reflective conversations about his views on himself, others, and his environment. Through this support system, David continues to excel and was recently accepted into a business mentoring program.
As a result, David showed willingness to learn and understand new concepts and skills, and have meaningful, and reflective conversations about his views on himself, others, and his environment. Through this support system, David continues to excel and was recently accepted into a business mentoring program.
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