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Kenneth L. Bourne Jr. 

Policy, System, and Environmental (PSE) Change Frameworks For Mental Health and Well-being.

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Building environments where Black boys and men thrive in wellness, equity, and brilliance through targeted programs, resources, and transformative support.

Bourne Anew drives sustainable change through policy, systems, and environmental strategies that reclaim wellness in communities shaped by structural injustice.

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Kenneth Bourne, a Philadelphia-based licensed social worker, is the founder/CEO of Bourne ANEW LLC.

Kenneth L. Bourne Jr., is an award-winning social worker, educator, and advocate dedicated to advancing equity for Black boys and men. Named the 2024 Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers – Pennsylvania Chapter (NASW-PA).

Bourne Anew’s PSE Framework:

Real change doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens when we shift the systems that shape us.

Learn More
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Helping organizations build sustainable change for historically marginalzied populations.

    • Anger Management & Emotional Resilience

      • Workshops based on Anger management for Black male teens book and workbook

      • Techniques to recognize and regulate emotions in school and community settings

      • Mindfulness and self-awareness exercises

      • Identity-affirming discussions on Black excellence and history

      • Guided storytelling workshops to help students reframe negative self-talk

      • Exploration of the impact of media, culture, and stereotypes on self-perception.

    • Training for staff, counselors, and administrators on antiracist, healing-centered practices

    • Developing organization-wide policies that promote Black male and historically marginalized populations’ well-being

    • Creating brave spaces where students feel heard and valued

  • Free professional learning with select orders!

    If a full program isn’t feasible at this time, securing my book and workbook in bulk ensures that educators, staff, and administrators have access to critical resources to implement meaningful change independently.

Ready to create sustainable change for your community?

  • Getting in touch is as easy as filling out the form below.

  • Schedule a phone or video discovery interview, during which a human-centered needs assessment will be conducted.

  • A customized proposal and contract for services will be created based on your needs.

  • Upon execution of the contract and receipt of downpayment, you will receive your HCE toolkit, and services will be provided as stated in the contract.

Services

Bourne Anew provides support in the following areas:

    • Training for staff, counselors, and administrators on antiracist, healing-centered practices

    • Developing organization-wide policies that promote Black male and historically marginalized populations’ well-being

    • Creating safe spaces where students feel heard and valued

    • A guided study using both book and workbook to equip staff and administrators with tools to support student well-being, particularly for Black and historically marginalized youth

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Resources

  • Resource Toolkit And Workbook

    Free Sample Pack

    This is just a preview. The full workbook includes a facilitator guide and over 100 worksheets and exercises for trauma, emotional well-being, mental health, mindfulness, relationships, identity, and more.

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    Anger Management For Black Male Teens

    Get Your Copy Now!

    The insights, experiences, and first-hand knowledge of our boys’ experiences emanate from Mr. Bourne’s pages.  He has compiled the research, science, and psychology of the black male experience and framed it in the user-friendly form of story and anecdote.  The book provides shared accounts of individuals and their plights, and the author details how they reflect the broader needs of our community and the ails and failures of our systems.  Mr. Bourne has crafted a thought-provoking and practical guide for families and educators.  A tool for every household and school.”  

     - Noah Tennant, Assistant Superintendent School District of Philadelphia

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    Processional Learning Opportunities!

    Can your team benefit from customized, evidence-based professional learning to support the well-being of Black boys and men?

    Bourne ANEW wants to partner with you! We will equip your educators, professionals, and organizational leaders to create healthier, inclusive, and supportive environments for Black boys and men to heal and thrive. Our goal is to support you to lead with strength, resilience, and capacity.

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Invite Kenn to Speak

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Kenn’s incomparable ability to simplify complicated scientific concepts and connect with diverse audiences makes him a trailblazer. He leaves audiences feeling cared for, inspired, and more equipped to do their job.

Kenn has been invited to lecture at Universities across the nation, local Philadelphia highschools, community organizations, national mental health organizations, and more to address social justice issues, anti-racism, Black boys and men mental health, adolescent mental health, social work, education, etc.

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Heart and Experience Center is your opportunity to connect with Kenn and other like-minded individuals, grow community, join live workshops, access to exclusive content and more!