The Liv Library

A growing collection of stories, articles, and friends of Liv designed to support youth, families, and communities in fostering connection, hope, and mental well-being.

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  • Honey and Tess on the Rebuilding The Beast Podcast, Hosted by Festus Ezeli

    https://youtu.be/8ZD6oo9YlIY Honey and Tess had the amazing opportunity to share Liv's story and encourage meaningful [...]

  • “Honey and Tess and their Beautiful Liv” on the SolFul Connections Podcast

    In this episode, Honey and Tess share their journey of loss. They bravely discuss suicide, [...]

  • “I Felt So Alone”: Rising Rates of Suicide, Depression Accelerated by Pandemic Among U.S. Kids

    This video aired on 60 Minutes, on May 8, 2022. It reports on the decline [...]

  • Teens Are In Crisis. Here’s Why. | The New York Times

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr7BrKOX6bE In this video, the New York Times discusses why so many teenagers are feeling [...]

  • Good Morning America: Moms Search for Solutions After Daughters Die by Suicide

    Tess and Honey were featured on Good Morning America, sharing their story to bring awareness [...]

  • Fearless Communication and Parenting: Pushing Past Stigma to Support Those You Love

    https://youtu.be/PKVhypkVDPk Are you a parent or guardian? Have you struggled to have honest conversations with [...]

  • Partnership with Brought To Reality

    Brought to Reality is an organization founded by Nick Bales that strives to erase the [...]

  • The Bullying Recovery Resource Center || May Newsletter Feature

    Last month, The Liv Project was featured in The Bullying Recovery Resource Center’s newsletter! An [...]

  • Let’s Get Started: Listen. Identify. Vocalize.

    A  7-Part Series with Mental Health Director Susan Caso I’m Susan Caso, mental health director [...]

  • Listen: Don’t Ignore Your Body

      The body activates before the mind.  Our bodies can tell us a lot about [...]

  • Listen: Create Space for Your Feelings

    When people ask how you’re doing, how do you respond? Let me guess: you say, [...]

  • Listen: Be Attentive to Your Thoughts

    We all have a little commentator in our head who gives us a running play-by-play [...]

  • Identify: Recognize Signs of Anxiety/Depression

    If you knew the difficulty or problem you were facing was common, would you be [...]

  • Identify: Understand Social Media’s Compare / Despair Trap 

    Comparing ourselves to others is a common, natural tendency, and can be good in some [...]

  • Identify: Understanding Social Media’s Impact on Belonging 

    You know that feeling when someone reaches out and invites you to do something? Or [...]

  • Vocalize: Finding the Language to Ask for Help

    At some point in my first session with anyone, I ask, “Are you experiencing any [...]

  • You Are Never Alone: Listen. Identify. Vocalize

    I hope you know by now that you aren’t alone, and that we all struggle. [...]

  • How Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts Inspired one Woman to Address Black Mental Health

    In this Yahoo Life article, reporter Brittany Jones-Cooper interviews Fonda Bryant about her struggles with [...]

  • After His Brother Died by Suicide, This Teacher Changed How he Talks to Students About Mental Health

    In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Good Morning America featured a powerful story about a [...]

  • Side Effects of Social Media

    Social Media Side Effects Active ingredients: Connection, community, good feels, humor, information, fake news, [...]

  • ‘My Sister Liv’ featured in The Hollywood Reporter

    "A late-breaking contender in this year’s best documentary feature Oscar race is My Sister Liv, a deeply powerful [...]

  • Denver Film Festival: Let’s talk about suicide

    "The 45th Denver Film Festival wrapped on Sunday with a program that included a screening of “My [...]

  • DOC NYC 2022 Interview: Alan Hicks on Creating a Conversation with “My Sister Liv”

    "Alan Hicks was wrapping up production on “Quincy,” his exhaustive profile of Quincy Jones spanning [...]

  • ‘My Sister Liv’ Featured in DOC NYC 2022: 10 Must-See Films at America’s Biggest Documentary Festival

    "Two things to know about Tess and Liv: The sisters, despite a nearly 10-year age [...]

  • Under Pressure: Are we asking too much from our Teens?

    I hear the word “pressure” often in my counseling sessions with teens and young adults.  [...]

  • Podcast Appearance with Dr. Sally

    Tess and Honey were interviewed on the Dr. Sally Podcast- Impactful Ways Caring Adults and [...]

  • Fearless Convo About Her Sister’s Suicide w/ Tess Kunik

    JED Voices is a Jed Foundation Video Series that helps shine a personal light on [...]

  • Documentary Featuring Local Family Coping with Loss After Suicide Aims to Open up Conversations

    “People avoid talking about suicide. It's taboo and usually only whispered about. A new documentary [...]

  • BIFF Film: Family, Formerly of Niwot, Discusses ‘My Sister Liv,’ a Doc That Aims to ‘Shatter’ Stigma of Youth Suicide

    “The Boulder International Film Festival is rolling out a full day of films Saturday, including [...]

  • Talking to Teens About Suicide and Self-Harm Can Save Lives

    Published by Motherly, our very own Susan Caso discusses the rise of suicide among teens, 6 myths that prevent parents to talk to their kids about suicide, and suggests recommendations on how to talk to teens about suicide.

  • The Liv Project: The Conversation Continues… You Matter and You’re Not Alone

    Written by Haley Torres, April 25, 2023 My Sister Liv, brought about by Tess Kunik [...]

  • Burlington County Hosting Special Screenings of Film About Teen Suicide and Mental Illness

    The Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Department of Human Services are bringing The Liv Project to Burlington County to help residents engage in frank and open discussions about teenage suicide and mental illness.

  • Letting Teens Know They’re Not a ‘Burden’

    The Sun Newspapers recently featured The Liv Project and film My Sister Liv in an article encouraging communication about mental health between friends and loved ones.

  • ‘My Sister Liv’ Available for Screenings | Educating Others About Suicide Prevention

    Watch this news clip from CBS8 to learn more about the film, My Sister Liv and how to attend or host a private screening.

  • A Therapist Shares 6½ Ways Parents and Teens Block Each Other From Actually Listening

    "As a therapist, I see a TON of miscommunication in my office, primarily due to a need for higher-level listening skills. Much of my job is helping people hear one another better."

  • As Seen in Motherly: How to Build Connection with Your Child: Mom/Dad vs. Parent Roles

    Susan Caso, MA, LPC of The Liv Project was recently featured in an article about building connections between parents and teens by Motherly!

  • Sunrise Guest: “My Sister Liv,” Mom and Daughter Work to Prevent Suicide

    Our very own Honey Beuf joined 69News at Sunrise to discuss the film My Sister Liv and the goals of The Liv Project as a whole.

  • The Denver Gazette: A New Movie Aims to Take Teen Mental Health Out of the Shadows

    The Denver Gazette was invited to a private screening of the film My Sister Liv. Vince Bzdek writes about the film, his takeaways, and why it is so impactful—sparking difficult conversations around teen mental health.

  • 11 News: Children’s Hospital Colorado Holds Panel on Youth Mental Health Epidemic in El Paso County

    11 News/KKTV featured The Liv Project in a recent article and news feature. We held [...]

  • Podcast Episode: Courageous Conversations Around Suicide

    The Liv Project was recently featured in a Charting Pediatrics podcast episode titled "Courageous Conversations Around Suicide."

  • Voyage Denver: Interview with Jenna Candreia

    We’re so excited to share that our very own Executive Director, Jenna Candreia, was recently featured in Voyage Denver! In the article, Jenna opens up about her journey—from leaving corporate America to finding purpose in leading The LIV Project’s mission.

  • Podcast Episode: Suicide Prevention in Practice

    We’re honored to share that The LIV Project had the privilege of co-sponsoring the latest episode of Charting Pediatrics: "Suicide Prevention in Practice," hosted by Children’s Hospital Colorado.

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guides, and information to help you navigate mental health, grief and suicide prevention.

Whether you’re looking to help yourself or someone else—or just want to learn—our resource page offers tools, guides, and information to help you navigate mental health, grief and suicide prevention.