Hence the easily accessible, easy to read book. She also had a firm belief that if kids could sort of "get ahead" with their mental health and learn some proactive tools to help themselves, maybe they could avoid some of the dire situations that have become so common. She found that kids were struggling more than ever and many didn't know where to turn to get help. Bridge's mission was "help yourself by helping others" and served hundreds of high school kids.Ī can of worms called "teen mental health" was opened for Shaney during her years with Bridge which prompted her to write Back Pocket. In 2019 she founded Bridge Volunteering - a nonprofit that provided engaging, hands-on volunteer opportunities for high school students. Her unique path of teaching eventually led her to the field of teen mental health and she has never looked back. Shaney is a special education teacher from Madison, WI.
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