Kriya Lendzion LCMHC/Teen Whisperer

10/04/2025

10/01/2025

I'm tabling at my first conference (school counselor audience) and need to create promo materials and shwag for the first time. I want to make my own stickers that will be fun and relevant to my messages. I would love ideas!!

09/30/2025

A great documentary to watch and discuss with your middle and high school kids/students/clients!! $3.90 rental on Vimeo. Check out the trailer.

https://www.kidsontech.film/trailer?

09/25/2025

Much of the time it's their brains!!

In a recent TikTok, Dr. Chelsey Hauge Zavaleta shared five signals that your tween girl’s brain is stuck in chronic disregulation.

09/12/2025

Had a great time at the Kentucky School Counselors Conference, talking about "DeMISTifying Va**ng." Met a lot of terrific folks with sweet accents ;)


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09/07/2025

I love when I get two whole hours to give folks everything they need to know to understand and address va**ng in schools!!

Cut through the fog. In this engaging pre-conference workshop, national speaker and youth substance use prevention specialist Kriya Lendzion brings humor, empathy, and practical insight to the complex world of student va**ng and cannabis use.

Whether you’re a school counselor, administrator, or educator, you’ll leave with the tools to prevent, intervene, and connect withOUT sacrificing relationships or sanity.

🗓️ Sunday, November 2 | 2:00 PM
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/ISCA2025registration

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**ngPrevention

08/15/2025

An important read!! This is very real.

In the news on the behavioral, s*xual, and emotional health of youth:

🗞️ S*x ed class on Zoom, the overturning of Roe V. Wade, and ubiquitous “rough s*x” p**n scripts are all factors that have transformed Gen Z’s relationship with s*x. Read more in NPR News: https://buff.ly/fymw9l6.

🗞️ In the UK, new online safety checks must be implemented by the end of July. The UK’s chief media regulator, Ofcom head Melanie Dawes, says the rules will protect children from harmful content, but some are calling for tougher action against big tech. Read more in The Guardian: https://buff.ly/TqfUgbP

🗞️ The World Economic Forum reports that two interventions, a gaming safety toolkit and a gaming safety platform, could potentially transform online gaming safety. Read more: https://buff.ly/SdGnzJK.

08/11/2025

I had a great conversation with Jake White from Vive18 focusing on School-based substance use prevention and early intervention. It's some good stuff for all my educators out there!

Aaaaaand we're also working on a project together for schools that's going to be FIRE! Stay tuned!!!

Kriya Lendzion spent two decades as a school counselor, parent coach and “teen whisperer.” She talks with your host, Jake White, about the roles we can play ...

08/11/2025

Folks constantly ask me for research re: the risks of today's THC on adolescent brains & mental health. HERE"s where to go to stay on top of this. The awesome Laura Stack Johnny's Ambassadors quickly plugs research updates on her website. It's my Go-To! She often knows before A1 can pull it up ;)

Johnny's Ambassadors mission is to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high-THC ma*****na on the developing adolescent mind and get

08/07/2025

Any time spent with these lovely humans from is a good time! Even if it was 115 DEGREES! Jake White and I are conspiring on something awesome for schools...stay tuned!!

07/29/2025

Locals: This Friday's the big day! Much more than a photography gallery opening...it will feature an inspiring panel discussion, food, DJ, Live music, interactive elements, and opportunity for community, self-expression, healing, and gathering resources.

Free photography exhibit & gathering with music, food & panel. Prints support Beloved Asheville & recovery after Hurricane Helene.

05/17/2025

1/3 of fatal drunk driving accidents and 2/3 of s*xual assaults happen for teens during prom and graduation season.

Research proves that kids are much more likely to navigate dangerous situations safely when they've thought them through beforehand. Let's help our kids do this and keep these memories some of their best ones!