RiseUP Blog

A healthy brain can solve problems, feel happy, be creative, and improve the overall health of the body. To keep your brain healthy, you need three basic things: oxygen, nutrients, and practice.

The movie I want to recommend this week is Racing Stripes. Yes, that is the story about a zebra who thinks he’s a horse. This movie is special because...

While this world is crazy, be sure to be intentional with your work, your friends, and above all, yourself. Don’t get caught up in the “have-tos” of your daily life. ...

Over the years in my counseling practice, I noticed that the majority of teenagers would refuse to tell their parents about their...

People fear what they lack understanding of, because it is unknown territory. People fear the unknown more than anything and usually try to stick with things they know, because it is comfortable and predictable with a safety net.

(In this teen workshop, Love’s Arm advocacy team members Mimi Nikkel and Brandon Culpepper addressed the important topic of sex trafficking. In the process of explaining how to be safe online and protect yourself against predators, they discussed five different subjects: who you are, what you like, “no” is a good word, sex does not define you, and stupid smartphones.)

Happy Friday, RISERS! I can’t believe we are heading into a holiday weekend. Sunday is the Fourth of July, and that means…

Good and bad people don’t really exist. We are all both good and bad, because we are human. You can’t know good without the bad, and vice versa; you must choose based on the desires of your heart and what you truly want.

(This recap features Denise Johnson, a high school English teacher who led a teen workshop on writing.)

When you impact the life of a child in a positive or negative way, you are creating the hearts, hands, voices, and minds of tomorrow. Do you want to leave a lasting impression on this Earth that is positive or negative?

Happy Friday, RISERS! I want to thank you for the opportunity to interact with you and look forward to catching you right here every week.

(This workshop recap features advice from Jessica Perkins, a preschool worker—who has been in the education system for as long as she can...

What would I tell my teenage self? Dream bigger. Shoot higher. Shine brighter. Embrace being different, unique, and special. Own the...

(This recap is from a parent workshop by Cara Morales, who works with teens, couples, and families in difficult seasons of life, such as...

(This workshop recap is from a recent teen workshop by Robin Turnipseed, a former high school teacher who is now a mother of two, a writer, and the owner of Placementofprettythings.com. She shared several useful tips and tricks on managing time—and self—and how this can lead to a more successful life.)

Keep these tips in mind to help you work toward resolution when confronted with conflict!

Mami’s life has shown me how great an impact one person can have regardless of age, race, or income.

The internet can be used for good, like sharing creative things like your artwork, writing, etc. but keeping in mind the darker things about it and staying safe with the information you share to other people.

All of these tips will help you to write the best resume you can.

Adoption is a really big change.