Stress Management & Resiliency Training for Children & Teens
Resilient Youth & Resilient Teen Programs
Just as kids with good muscle tone excel at sports, kids who practice resiliency techniques are good at responding to and recovering from emotional stress. These children can:
Reflect on their emotions and better control their impulses
Cope with emotions such as fear, frustration and anger
Relate to others in more empathic, compassionate ways
Reduce stress and anxiety
Improve academic performance
Develop better work habits
Improve memory & concentration
Increase self esteem
Teaching today's youth coping skills to manage stress, build resilience & reach their full potential
The Resilient Youth/Resilient Teen programs bring over 25 years experience of developing, refining and administering the most effective methods for stress reduction to young people. Programs are appropriate for kids and teens experiencing varying levels of health and wellness. Whether your child is worried but well or suffering from significant health conditions that are caused or made worse by stress, these programs can significantly improve health and quality of life.
This research-backed program was developed by researchers from Harvard Medical School and the Benson-Henry Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital. For more information regarding the research on this program, please scroll down to the bottom of this page and read our “Resilient Youth Academic Research” section.
““The Resilient Youth Program puts the learning in a well-organized and easy to follow format. Once a student consistently applies these concepts throughout their everyday life, they will become better prepared to manage themselves in practically every situation.””
Curriculum
The program is typically delivered in six 45-minute sessions. Concepts and techniques taught in the program include:
Stress Awareness & the Relaxation Response
Breath Awareness
Guided Imagery & Mini Relaxations
Mindfulness
Body Awareness & Chair Yoga
The Negative Stress Cycle
Reframing Negative Thoughts
Positive Psychology
Gratitude
Objectives
In this research-based program, kids and teens will learn:
When stress becomes a problem and how to recognize personal stress triggers
Techniques to stay calm in stressful situations
How to build lifelong positive habits that enhance personal resiliency
Which option is right for you?
Youth Groups
Contact us to schedule a live or virtual program for your group of kids or teens.
For Teachers
Bring this program to your school or district. Check out our Teach-the-Teacher program.
Raising Resilient Kids (For Parents)
Our introductory program for parents will give you a five effective tips you can share your kids and teens. This program not only provides what to teach them, but also why the techniques work and, most importantly, how to present them so your child will take action.
““Very interesting presentation!! Great tips for students, parents, adults. Thank you for the helpful hints.” ”
““Very engaging and relevant. Good strategies to use immediately. Positive. Encouraging.” ”