Some people say that Falling Leaves make them feel depressed or signifies the end of life and the life cycle. For Kim, it is the opposite of that sentiment. Falling Leaves inspire her. They signify a rebirth and renewal cycle.
As the leaves fall, the trees go into a quiet period of contemplation – kind of like humans who seek change in our own lives. Once the contemplation or quiet period has taken place, the leaves grow anew, with colors, shapes, and vibrancy. Part of Kim’s work as a therapist/suicide prevention educator has allowed her to guide teens utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – teaching them how to reframe situations and look at things differently. Kim is hopeful that those who find the term Falling Leaves a negative will take this opportunity to view it in a different fashion and allow it to guide them in a positive direction.
Kim Glazer formed Falling Leaves Consulting with the goal of providing educational training and presentations to high school students and staff, parent groups, community organizations, and more.
Drawing from over 32 years working for School Based Youth Services at Gloucester County Institute of Technology, Kim has a vast knowledge of teen issues and challenges and a passion to educate and inspire those around her.
Kim’s mission is to reduce the stigma of mental health treatment and to assist those she works with to live happier, healthier lives.
Kim Glazer received her M.Ed. in 1991 from Temple University in Counseling Psychology.
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor who holds certificates as a Supervisor for the New Jersey Department of Education, Student Assistance Counselor, and Certified Social Worker.
Kim worked for the School Based Youth Services program at Gloucester County Institute of Technology for over 30 years, first as a Student Assistance Counselor and then as the Director of the program overseeing three mental health counselors.
She is a certified QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention trainer, and has extensive experience teaching More Than Sad: Teen Depression and Mental Health Awareness to thousands of teenagers.
In addition, Kim has developed presentations on Bystander Intervention and has years of experience facilitating group bonding activities, workshops on communication skills and much more.