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SUMMARY:PSAN Recovery Speaker Series - Lawrence Harris
DESCRIPTION:Bio\nLawrence 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. \nWith 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. \nDescription of Talk: Think Different\, Feel Different\, Live Different\nA 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. \nStructure of the Talk:\n \n\nTHINK 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.\n\nFEEL 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.\n\nLIVE 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.\n\n\nTwo References from organizations I’d previously worked with\, attached below: \nRecording of the speech given at New Leash of Life: https://youtu.be/851dkXDIYPM?si=LW1IUa1vJ8_OADcj \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://bostonmedicalcenter.zoom.us/j/96984874345 \nMeeting ID: 969 8487 4345\nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,96984874345# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,96984874345# US (Germantown) \nDial by your location\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
URL:https://namiboston.org/event/psan-recovery-speaker-series-lawrence-harris/
CATEGORIES:Peer Meetings,Speaker Series
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