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In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes Keri Cooper, LCSW, a holistic therapist and author from New Jersey. They discuss the importance of holistic therapy for teens, covering topics such as Sleep, nutrition, and the impact of modern Technology on Mental Health. Keri emphasizes the need for parents and teens to focus on foundational skills and simple Lifestyle changes to improve mental health. They also explore the significance of understanding Anxiety and the benefits of Meditation and physical activity. Keri’s books ‘Mental Health Uncensored’ for parents and teens are highlighted as useful resources. The conversation underscores the vital role of empathy and holistic practices in supporting young adults.

Keri’s Bio and Contact Information

Keri Cooper, LCSW, is the owner of Keri Cooper Holistic Therapy in northern New Jersey. In her private practice, she counsels teens and works to give them the tools they need to navigate life.

Keri takes a holistic approach to therapy, looking at the whole person, not just their symptoms.

Keri is the author of Mental Health Uncensored: 10 Foundations Every Parent Needs To Know, a book designed to give parents steps on how to improve their child’s mental health.

Her second book is a workbook for teens, Mental Health Uncensored: 10 Foundations Every Teen Needs To Know.

She is a speaker and writer who helps educate teens and parents on the topics teens face in everyday life.

She is a graduate of the University Of Pennsylvania and continues to further her Education by obtaining additional certifications in her field, one of her favorite pastimes!

When Keri isn’t busy working with teens, she is busy with her own four children and her flock of chickens. She can be reached at keri@kericooperholistictherapy.com and on instagram at @kericooperholistictherapy.

Books on Amazon

Mental Health Uncensored 10 Foundations Every Parent Needs to Know

Mental Health Uncensored 10 Foundations Every Teen Needs to Know

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To fnd out more about Dave go to davidrobertsmsw.com and his author page psychologyprofessorandminister.com

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Dave Roberts LMSW, Author, Podcaster

David J. Roberts, LMSW, became a parent who experienced the death of a child, when his daughter Jeannine died of cancer on 3/1/03 at the age of 18. He is a retired addiction professional and an adjunct professor in the psychology child life department at Utica University in Utica, New York. Dave also teaches psychology classes at Pratt MWP School of Art and Design. He is the host of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, which can be found on Apple, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

Dave has presented workshops at national conferences of The Compassionate Friends as well as for the Bereaved Parents of the USA. He was also a keynote speaker at the 2011 and 2015 national gatherings of the Bereaved Parents of the USA. Dave also co-presented a workshop titled “Helping Faculty After Traumatic Loss” for the Parkland, Florida community in May of 2018, in the aftermath of the mass shootings at Stoneman Douglas High School.

Roberts has been a past HuffPost contributor and has contributed articles to Medium, Open to Hope Foundation, Mindfulness and Grief, Thrive Global, and the Recovering the Self Journal. He has also appeared on numerous podcasts, as well as Open to Hope Television. In 2021,he co-authored and published a book with Reverend Patty Furino titled, When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister.