Stephen Wallace

Stephen’s new article for Psychology Today, “In the Light of Day,” discusses the soaring rates of youth mental health in America and highlights the work of The Jason Foundation, Jed Foundation, and Total Brain, all collaborators at the Center for Adolescent Research and Education (CARE).

Stephen’s new feature article for Camping Magazine, “Inflection Points: Why Character Counts,” discusses the important role summer camps, and those who work there, can play by intentionally addressing character development, one of eight favorable youth outcomes identified by the Center for Adolescent Research and Education, through experiential education. Among other things, this piece addresses “thick

Stephen’s new article for Linkedin, “Better Love,” discusses healthy vs. unhealthy relationships and references the One Love Foundation, founded in memory of assault victim Yeardley Love, by her parents.

On Wednesday, February 12th, Stephen will address camp directors at the annual national conference of the American Camp Association (ACA) in San Diego, CA. His presentation, “Unleashed” applies several management principles, including alignment, engagement, employee satisfaction, and net promoter scores, to the camping industry. ACA accredited camps serve 7.2 million families. While in San Diego,

The American Camp Association (ACA) has featured Stephen’s new book, “IMPACT – An Introduction to Counseling, Mentoring, and Youth Development” in the ACA Bookstore. ACA accredits summer camps serving 7.2 million families with a goal of “Enriching Lives, Changing the World.”

Stephen’s latest book, IMPACT – An Introduction to Counseling, Mentoring, and Youth Development, published by Healthy Learning, is now available. It addresses summer camp counselors serving some 7.2 million families across the country. It is also a “must read” for all key youth influencers, including parents, teachers, coaches, physicians, mental health professionals, and faith-based mentors.

Stephen’s new feature article for Camping Magazine, Unleashed: The Power of Them is the second in a two-part series discussing management principles related to summer camp staff.