By breaking generational cycles of dysfunction, Cope 24 makes holidays easier for families

Renee Howitt’s organization has become a social necessity

Abesi Manyando
3 min readNov 25, 2020
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No More Family Holiday Drama in 2020 hopefully.

The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year but for those families who experience dysfunction and carry trauma it can be the most uncomfortable time of the year. How can families maintain peace during the holiday if they suffer from underlying issues that impact how they get along? Well one organization has been at the forefront of breaking generational dysfunction through education and training all year round. Cope 24 has been on a quest to make parenting class a priority in schools and is also one of the nation’s most resourceful organization as it pertains to family health and breaking trauma.

Based in St. Louis, Mo Cope 24 helps families cope, grow and bond. We talked to founder, Renee Howitt about her organization and its national impact. She acknowledged how the holidays can become a microscope of family dysfunction highlighting issues that may lay dormant during the year. She stressed the importance of family health being a priority in our educational school system and the core of our social issues.

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