Ms. Suzanne Russell Thornberry

“Teens are faced with the challenge of coming to an identity that will reflect more of themselves and less of their parents. The adolescent brain, is still developing and won't reach full maturity until the early twenties. The body is rapidly changing and emotions can feel larger than life. Your teen daughter or son may be taking many more cues from peers to gain a sense of her/his individual identity and place in the world. Life can be marked by unnecessary risk-taking, shrinking into the background, or with structure and encouragement, authentic building of character and self-esteem.

*Improve self-esteem and self-confidence *Regulate emotions and mood swings *Replace self-harm with self-care *Decrease symptoms of depression or anxiety *Improve school performance *Prevent or recover from substance use and risky behaviors *Set appropriate boundaries *Clarify personal values *Eliminate or reduce unhealthy eating and poor physical activity habits

I am a Certified Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise and have expertise in working with adolescents and adults regarding healthy lifestyle change.”