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Why Teens Need a Gap Year — Ian Parks on Restoring Self-Love, Confidence & Purpose

Ian Parks served five years in the United States Air Force and while fighting for his country he jumped into the IT space to work as a system administrator. Then and now, Ian has always made time to work with teenagers in his community. He has worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, The Boys and Girls Club and several other organizations involved in youth development. With over fifteen years of experience working with teens, Ian released his first book, Gap Year, which encourages teens to reach their full potential in life. Additionally, in 2016 he founded his nonprofit - After School Special - which focuses on restoring self love, compassion and social skills within teens as well as help them to pursue their purpose in life. Hopefully after watching this episode you will understand for yourself how Ian Parks helps teens - one voice at a time! Questions, Talking Points & Time Stamps 1. What is considered “the right way” to take a gap year - 8:56 2. Can you recall your first positive interaction helping a teenager that inspired you to continue down this path? 18:13 3. What advice can you give a teenager who is beginning to battle with feelings of unhappiness, depression and anxiety? 22:18 4. How does lack of sleep, screen time and high expectations to succeed affect a teens self esteem? 25:26 5. What are some proven tips that would improve a teens self esteem? What does not work? 36:10 6. How would you approach teaching adversity? 46:56 7. What are some positive parenting tips that parents can incorporate to help their child overcome anxiety, depression and or low self esteem? 51:06 8. Are schools doing a good job with incorporating mental health discussion into curriculums? 55:57 9. How would you incorporate mental health discussions into school curriculums? 1:00:30 10. Discuss your reasoning behind choosing the four focus points for After School Special 1:09:45 11. What does a typical After School Special session look like? 1:11:58 12. Discuss The After School Specials three projects - Project M.E., Project Inclusion and Project Passion 1:23:30 13. Why do parents have a hard time digesting the importance of a gap year? 1:28:45 14. How do you see The After School Special evolving? 1:38:28 15. Discuss how your book, ‘Gap Year’ , came about 1:46:15 Social Media, Website & More!   / ian-parks     / after-school-special-now   https://afterschoolspecialnow.com Email: irparks82@gmail.com About JSpeaks: Website: https://www.aboutjspeaks.com Mission Statement: To connect, educate and empower the world one spotlight at a time Vision Statement: To leave a lasting impact on the world that challenges people to think, consider and better themselves The purpose of my channel is to share and spread content to the world that is positive, motivational, educational and informational. I believe that there are educated, motivated and all around good people everywhere who if they had the opportunity would love to impart their knowledge, interests, stories and skills for the greater good of the world. My charge is to try to find those people and use my platform to promote them, their practice and business all the while leaving a positive impact on the world! Quote: “I do not want to move fast.. I want to move correctly” – Rick Ross Previous Episode:    • Meet Wendy Coulter: CEO of Hummingbird Cre...   Sign up TODAY to be apart of JSpeaks Newsletter: https://newsletter.aboutjspeaks.com