News and Updates

Stephen’s feature article in TeenLife Media’s new Guide to Therapeutic Programs and Services, “What Every Parent Needs to Know About Addiction,” tackles the national scourge that is youth substance use disorder. It includes commentary from Carter Barnhart, national director of referral relations at Newport Academy and a member of the national advisory board at the […]

Stephen’s new column for Psychology Today, Camp, Interrupted,” discusses the transformative, restorative nature of caring communities.

Stephen’s essay, “Creating the Exceptional,” appearing in the July/August edition of Camping Magazine discusses the role of off-season planning and professional development in creating successful summer camp outcomes for youth. Camping Magazine is an official publication of the American Camp Association (ACA) which accredits 2,700+ camps employing 320,000+ staff serving more than 7.2 million children

Stephen’s latest LinkedIn column, Hauntingly Familiar, tackles teen driving and the challenges parents face in keeping young people safe and alive behind the wheel. It includes data from AAA and the Institute for Behavior and Health, a collaborator at the Center for Adolescent Research and Education (CARE).

Stephen’s new column for Psychology Today, “Thick and Thin – Summer camps are essential organizations for moral growth,” shares information from a recent column, “How to Leave a Mark on People,” by New York Times columnist David Brooks. It also includes information about Angela Duckworth’s Character Lab.

Stephen’s new column for HuffPost, “An Open Letter to America’s Camp Counselors,” addresses the significant opportunities camp staff have to change the lives of youth. It includes reference to Charlie Nicholas’ article, “A Place to Share: Dear Counselor.” Charlie is a rising teen leader at Cape Cod Sea Camps and a student member of the

Stephen’s new column for HuffPost, “An Open Letter to America’s Camp Counselors,” addresses the significant opportunities camp staff have to change the lives of youth. It includes reference to Charlie Nicholas’ article, “A Place to Share: Dear Counselor,” which appears in the current edition of Camping Magazine.  Charlie is a rising teen leader at Cape

At 12:00 pm today, Stephen will participate in a live radio roundtable discussion on leadership. The show, “Leadership at ALL Levels,”  is being produced by WADK AM 1540 – Newport, RI – 3G Broadcasting. Also joining the show will be Annette Cerilli, Director of the Executive Development Center at Bryant University and Allison de Horsey,

Stephen’s new column for Psychology Today, “Hidden Faces – The science behind springtime sadness,” explores depression, suicide and de-stygmatization of mental illness. It includes commentary from Michael Lesser, M.D., executive director, medical and mental health, at RANE (Risk Assistance Network & Exchange) and a member of the National Advisory Board at the Center for Adolescent

On Friday, May 19th Stephen spoke to students at St. Sebastian’s School in Needham, MA. He spoke to St. Sebastian’s parents last October as a part of the school’s 75th Anniversary.