Toxic Relationships | Erica Barry | TEDxWhitneyHigh

Erica Barry utilizes her talk to share her personal experiences with toxic relationships and how they are portrayed in modern media. She explains healthy ways to set boundaries and build confidence that foster better connections between various people in one's life. Erica Barry is the founder of Safe Love Project, LLC. She studied economics and media studies at Pomona College, where she discovered her passion for media and representation. She is an author, media professional, and outspoken advocate for survivors of domestic violence. She is fascinated by how media informs our relationships and gender dynamics. Since graduation has dedicated herself to empowering the next generation to pursue healthy relationships, she has completed 40-Hour Domestic Violence Counselor Training through Casa de la Familia. She is a member of the Sustainer's Circle for Peace Over Violence. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx