DebiAnn Henderson-Scott of Willow Grove was recently featured by 6ABC in an article titled “Pa. Grandmother helps kids learn the motto of ‘Never Accepting Negativity‘”.

According to the article, Scott was diagnosed with lupus 30 years ago, an experience which inspired her to create an organization called Never Accepting Negativity.

The resource center, which serves children and their parents and/or caregivers, hosts programs and pop-up events designed to instill creativity, financial literacy, business creation, and other skills.

Some events take place at The Yard House at the Willow Grove Park Mall, which supports the organization, 6ABC said.

From Never Accepting Negativity’s website:

Never Accepting Negativity NAN Resource Center was established to provide mentoring for children and young adults who are struggling with grief and all of its forms. Managing emotions can be difficult for adults, life has a way of throwing roadblocks in your path towards a successful life. Those setbacks often leave deep scars, those same disappointments can also occur in children. Statistical reports state 1 in 14 children in the United States will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18, those same statistics also estimate that by age of 25, those numbers will more than triple in some demographics. We understand the lack of public health resources identify bereavement rates across the county also correspond with other disparities and social determinates of health. The potential for unaddressed grief and trauma with the capability to impact development trajectories of youth. . Get in touch with us when you’re ready to learn more; we can’t wait to meet you!  

6ABC’s video coverage is below:

Scott has also authored two book for children which can be found on Amazon.com.

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