Ad astra per aspera
"THROUGH DIFFICULTIES, WE REACH THE STARS."
BY THE NUMBERS
31.9%
The number of adolescents suffering from an anxiety disorder
1 in 4
Adults 18+ suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year
300 billion
Amount US businesses lose each year as a result of workplace stress.
7.4%
# of high schoolers who have attempted suicide at least once in the last 12 months.
3.2 million
Those 12-17 in the US who have had at least one major depressive episode.
30-40%
Estimated absenteeism in the workplace that is related to mental stressors.
10%
16-24 year old's who are always lonely. This is 3x higher than adults 65+.
190 billion
Amount in annual healthcare costs related directly to workplace stress.
About the program
Teaching individuals, classrooms, teams, and work forces to overcome & triumph over adversity through resiliency from those whom have already lived and learned.
This social-emotional program, developed by educator Thomas Merrell with more than 30 years of experience, is designed to teach resiliency tactics in teens & adults as they face the difficulties of life, both personally and professionally. Utilizing authentic real-life, and historically relevant examples, we use works of art, poetry, iconic photographs, and history to demonstrate how to navigate turbulence, and identify successful coping mechanisms.
How I Can Help You
Free consultations available
One-on-One Coaching
I will work with you in a private one-on-one setting to uncover your biggest roadblocks and develop a strategy to overcome current obstacles and manage future ones.
Team Coaching
I work with sports teams of all types to encourage overcoming adversity both on and off the field. Working with people in a group environment promotes better team dynamics.
Corporate Wellness
Better mental wellness increases productivity and overall job satisfaction. Our system addresses the most common topics plaguing your employees.
Classroom Training
We use a historical selection of literature, paintings, photographs, etc to teach students how to become their own hero. We learn from the past to secure a brighter future.
ABOUT ME
I'm Thomas Merrell, curator of The Hero's Journey. I've spent 32 years educating young minds, and coaching countless teams. What both of these endeavors have taught me is that my passion lies in helping others realize and reach their potential. I strive to shift perspectives, by showing people that scars are proof of valor, and hardships serve a greater purpose, if you're willing to look for the hidden lesson.
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This prompted me to create The Hero's Journey, a program designed to help its students learn how to overcome current life obstacles, and develop strategies and coping mechanisms to assist them with future hardships.
WORD ON THE STREET
DEREK | STUDENT
I never realized how relevant my current problems are to the past. Understanding what others went through before me has really helped me move forward.
KWASI | AQUATIC CTR DIRECTOR
Tom does a great job of engaging young people using relevant information, so they understand and see themselves as the hero.
CHRISTINA | COLLEAGUE
The fundamentals of this program are fantastic. It's giving students a way to learn more history, but to recognize how they can save themselves!