"Who Am I? Teenage Identity Crisis"

Guest: Brian Pace & Nathan Meng

Allen and is joined by Brian Pace and Nathan Meng to explore the current trends and issues with adolescents

as they develop their own personal identities. The issue of "who I am" is very important, particularly during

adolescence. This identity development may include the adoption of a set of values and ideals, a sexual

orientation or gender identity, religious beliefs, cultural significance, and a vocational direction. Those

with a well-developed identity give a sense of one's strengths, weaknesses and an individual uniqueness.

Those with a less well-developed identity are not able to define his or her personal strengths and

weaknesses, and do not have a well articulated sense of self.

ABOUT BRIAN PACE & NATHAN MENG

Brian Pace was one of the original contributors to the development and start up of Red Rock Canyon School

(1999). Brian has been the Red Rock Canyon School Executive Director since 2004, leading a team of

professionals in the development of the Care Schools, which include: Red Rock Canyon School, Mount Pleasant

Academy, Falcon Ridge Ranch and Lava Heights Academy.

Brian earned a Masters Degree in Educational Counseling, and Mental Health Counseling, and has built a

reputation as one of the most experienced professionals in the adolescent treatment field.

NATHAN MENG is a primary therapist for the organization and has been on the residential treatment stage for

just over 5 years. Nathan received his PhD from Brigham Young University and his masters from Seattle Pacific

University. His areas of expertise include Family Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Adolescent Therapy and

Substance Addictions.