""They didn't know how to express themselves. If you ask them how they felt, they will tell you what they did versus the actual feeling," Cooper said. "That's what made me take a deep dive in cognitive behavioral therapy, utilizing that as a tool to teach them how to emotionally regulate, and then to be able to articulate those emotions to the people that they care about.""
""Young men don't have representation, a positive role model in their communities. Because far too often, men are rampaged by incarceration and/or just fear of being fathers, because of their own lived experiences," Cooper said."
""I don't have no mother. No father," Penzo said. He said when he met Cooper, "when he came in, he was showing me the ins and outs of life.""
""It's my first job opportunity and I dream of continuing work like this professionally," Unique Gilchrist said, reflecting on how the program has reshaped his sense of purpose."
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation in Brooklyn focuses on redefining masculinity for young men of color by promoting vulnerability and emotional expression. Participants engage in group settings to discuss personal challenges, including past arrests and family issues. Founder Barry Cooper emphasizes the importance of teaching emotional regulation through cognitive behavioral therapy. The organization offers various programs, including summer camps and a fatherhood initiative. The Bed-Stuy headquarters aims to become a dedicated wellness center, providing a supportive community for young men seeking guidance and purpose.
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