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By Michael Davalos
mdavalos@mainlinemedianews.com
Twitter: @michaelidavalos

SpeakUp!: Providing A Foundation For A Lifetime Of Positive Communication

Stress, disappointment, rejection, failure;these are all obstacles that teenagers are forced to tackle on a daily basis. How they combat these life situations goes a long way to shape the type of person they will become as they approach adulthood.

For Dr. Kenneth R. Ginsburg, a pediatrician specializing in Adolescent Medicine at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and director of health services at Covenant House in Philadelphia, there is one word that is key to allowing teens to persevere during difficult times in life: connection. Read more

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SpeakUp! is an organization that has traveled to over 250 schools, reaching over 100,000 urban and suburban youth, parents, and educators. The program promotes a safe, non-threatening environment for individuals to share candidly about relevant issues chosen by each event committee. The committees are comprised of student ambassadors working with the Speak Up! team to promote strong and positive leadership.

Facilitated by professionals in accordant fields, the “break-out groups” aim to discuss REAL issues. An interactive, non-lecturing forum is established to enable students, parents, and educators to share honest thoughts, questions, concerns, etc. SpeakUp! creates lifelong connections and provides a foundation for a lifetime of healthy, meaningful communication!

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