Hello 👋 my name is Jake and my background is to help teenagers with certain challenges they face. I know as a young adult things can be challenging and my goal is to support , guide those teenagers who are affected. I am currently working as a mentor that is committed to helping young people. As a passionate individual I have knowledge about mental health and wellness. I have lived experience with mental health and disabilities. I have cerebral palsy and, I am dedicated to helping those with disabilities and those my experiences living with mental health and disability. As an effective mentor I will always support my menties by providing support and guidance . I help mentees in several areas including) – Emotional regulation – Stress and Anxiety – Relationship building – Family and parents – Career Path and development – Life skills – Life transition – Coping mechanisms – Grief and Loss and more! I utilize certain techniques in my work) to help mentees understand and unlock their full potential in the way they can be successful and self sufficient. One of my most popular techniques is cognitive behavioral retraining- also known as CBT or cognitive behavioral therapy which is a specific type of therapy that looks at how our thoughts correspond with our behavior. This also helps with our thinking. I use a whole person model in my care. It’s really important to know the purpose behind it- Like Let’s say we have an issue where we get stressed at school or something else- right? And we get overwhelmed because our teachers give us a lot of homework and then we get stressed. Is it because we have so much homework? Or is it because of a deeper problem? So the whole person approach is important. Most people don’t get the whole idea of wholesome care and I look at more underlying issues for a situation. So I use different approaches in my care. I’m an empathetic and supportive person who understands the challenges of people. I provide texting) either live chat or asynchronous chat depending upon the needs of the client. I usually do 45 or hour long sessions I enjoy hearing from clients who are looking for a good mentor 😊