RESTORATIVE EDUCATION

Tod and Zack were two strangers whose poor choices landed them in the Young Juvenile Detention Center. Their unique experiences (albeit different), made them the perfect partner to support the changes they each needed. Trapped in destructive behaviors, their decisions lead them to the lives they were born to live. Their circumstance  became the catalyst for reflection and change. Armed with perspective and an opportunity to start anew, they do the work required to rebuild their lives.

Asia is an intelligent, caring, and fun-loving teenager. Life for her was perfect until her mom's new job forced her to change schools after her sophomore year. As she navigates her final two years of high school, circumstances challenge everything she knows to be true about herself and the world surrounding her. With graduation approaching, Asia's anxiety is at an all-time high. After overcoming a few disappointing and hurtful experiences, Asia discovers her strength and resilience.

Follow along as Travis journeys through his teenage years, encountering twists and turns that threaten to seal his fate in failure. As each event challenges the lessons he learned from his parents, Travis experiences new emotions that leave him struggling with depression, frustration, and even violence. As fate and destiny collide, one event shifts the trajectory of Travis’ future and forever changes his outlook on life. Travis is redirected from Trial to Triumph. 

Kyle recognized he was different from his peers at an early age.  It wasn't until he was eight years old that he learned his differences were tied to his Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses.  As Kyle began to increase his understanding of Autism and how it impacted the way he interacted with his peers, he learned to embrace the uniqueness he possessed.  Open to change, Kyle unlocked new and comfortable ways of interacting with his peers, leading him to limitless possibilities.

Mya had the perfect life. She was popular, beautiful, smart, and had more friends than anyone could want.  Following her recent homecoming queen crowning, Mya was the envy of the entire cheerleading team.  She believed life couldn't get any better the day Omar noticed her.  Their whirlwind love quickly became a nightmare she couldn't escape.  When the therapist asked her to recount the events that led to her hospital stay, Mya realized life would never again be the same for her. 

 Using short stories, charismatic characters and relevant scenarios from workbooks in the RISE, REFLECT and RESTORE series, Innermost Thoughts inspires discussion through writing and critical thinking. Behind the engaging stories lies serious science. RLM combines the most effective elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Applied Behavior Analysis into 15 powerful lessons.