PSAN Recovery Speaker Series – Lawrence Harris

Bio
Lawrence Harris is a 19-year-old Youth Empowerment Speaker who helps teens and young adults break through limiting beliefs and build lives rooted in confidence, resilience, and mental wellness. As someone who is autistic and a survivor of childhood abuse and C-PTSD, Lawrence brings a raw, relatable, and powerful presence to every stage he steps on. His story is proof that no matter where you start, healing and growth are possible—and worth the work.

With four years of speaking experience, Lawrence has inspired thousands through school assemblies, youth events, and mental health panels. His message connects deeply with students, educators, and youth advocates alike, offering practical tools and real hope for anyone fighting internal battles they rarely speak about.

Description of Talk: Think Different, Feel Different, Live Different
A practical, emotionally grounded experience that helps teens and young adults transform their mindset from survival mode to self-leadership. Through the lens of lived experience—navigating trauma, autism, and the internal battle of limiting beliefs—I break down how thought patterns affect emotional regulation and long-term decision-making. The talk equips youth with tools to reframe their thinking, shift their emotional responses, and take active steps toward personal growth and clarity.

Structure of the Talk:

1. THINK DIFFERENT – The first segment addresses internal dialogue, mental habits, and the roots of negative self-perception. I introduce common limiting beliefs and provide practical reframing techniques that help young people to disrupt these thought cycles.
   
2. FEEL DIFFERENT – This section dives into the emotional weight teens carry, how it connects to mindset, and how to build emotional intelligence as well as offering tangible tools to navigate shame, anxiety, and disconnection.
   
3. LIVE DIFFERENT – The final segment focuses on identity ownership and long-term behavior change. Audiences learn how consistent mindset shifts lead to new actions, greater self-trust, and the ability to make empowered life decisions—even when circumstances are hard.
   

Two References from organizations I’d previously worked with, attached below:

Recording of the speech given at New Leash of Life: https://youtu.be/851dkXDIYPM?si=LW1IUa1vJ8_OADcj

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