Free resources
On this page you will find content that will help shift your mindset and see things from different perspectives. It may be a simple meditation that could create a spark in something new or an article about the importance of gratitude. Knowledge is power and this will become a library over time in what I hope will be positive influences in your life!
A message to my fellow parents…
BCP founder, Lori D'Andrea, shares a message of light and hope for parents of children who may be working to overcome depression, anxiety, or mental illness. We are stronger together!
Teen overcomes depression
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Hunter Kent, a senior at Cape Elizabeth High School, spent many of her teen years battling depression, a devastating condition that is often easy to hide and difficult to acknowledge. She courageously shares her profound journey from despair to peace, and how she now uses her past suffering to connect and empathize with her fellow students in need of encouragement and hope.
Meditation for anxiety
In this meditation, Deepak Chopra, M.D., invites you to take a few moments of mindful attention so you can center yourself in the face of stress. Over the course of the next 10 minutes, Chopra will guide you in calm, controlled breathing and help you make space in the mind to avoid feeling overwhelmed. This meditation will help you calm your nerves and also prepare yourself for action, which often proves to be the ultimate antidote to anxiety.
How gratitude changes you and your brain
Authors Joshua BRown and Joel Wong present new research that is starting to explore how gratitude works to improve our mental health… [click image to open/read article]
How to create your own gratitude journal
This video from HuffPost features Jay Shetty as he wraps up Three Days Of Gratitude by encouraging everyone to write down the things you are most grateful for each week.
“Don't Give Up On Me" by Andy Grammer
“Whenever I send out the call, my fans always come through. Thanks for being apart of this. In a time when we are all feeling secluded, this made me feel closer to you all. Thank you CNN for letting me be apart of this. #DontGiveUpOnMe live at the Rose Bowl!” – Andy Grammer
Steve Harvey’s motivational speech
“The Power of Gratitude” is a motivational speech by Steve Harvey, an American television presenter, actor, comedian, and current host of Family Feud.
Feel good dancing
Whenever I’m feeling down, or if I simply want to boost my mood, I watch this video. It’s short. It’s sweet. And I guarantee it will brighten your day or inspire you to dance like no one’s watching, ha. Either way, I dare you not to smile when you watch this. Click to play!
Dealing With Depression: You Are Not Alone
In this video I describe our experience as a family dealing with teen depression and signs to look for.
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