Educators model vulnerability by sharing their own life experiences.
Students are encouraged to express emotions through creativity.
Video clips from celebrities, artists, and other young people allow students to see that they are not alone in their feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, grief or other challenging emotions.
Teachers and school counselors tailor the curriculum in a way that will feel authentic to their classroom community.
Our comprehensive teacher training supports educators in developing a social justice perspective on storytelling and vulnerability.
Over the course of 15 lessons, students will:
Learn to destigmatize emotions often labeled as “negative” by our culture.
Understand that the search for authenticity and identity is a central aspect of adolescent development.
Explore various artistic mediums such as photography, drawing, writing, and collage as a way to express emotion.
Recognize that thoughts and feelings are connected and distinguish between kind thoughts and critical ones.
Cultivate empathy for others.
Develop self-compassion by recognizing a wise inner voice.
Understand the connection between gratitude and well-being.
Recognize that kindness and service are linked to happiness.
