"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.
