Thrive & Shine: Back-to-School Empowerment Series for Preteens & Teens

Help your child head back to school with confidence, emotional balance, and stronger friendships! In this uplifting 3-part series, students will gain valuable tools for navigating the school year with clarity and resilience. Each class focuses on a different theme—boosting self-esteem, managing emotions, and cultivating healthy social connections. Through guided discussion, interactive exercises, and calming techniques, students will learn to trust themselves, express their feelings, and build positive relationships—all while having fun in a supportive and engaging environment.

Perfect for ages 10–14 who are ready to grow into their best selves and shine from the inside out this school year!

🟡 Part 1: Shine from Within – Boosting Confidence

Focus: Self-esteem, inner strength, and self-expression

Class Objectives:

• Understand what confidence really means (it's not about being loud!)

• Identify inner strengths through reflection and art journaling

• Learn body language tips that increase confidence

• Practice simple affirmations, grounding exercises, and mental rehearsal

• Participate in a visualization activity: “My Most Empowered Self”

🔵 Part 2: Emotions in Motion – Tools for Emotional Management

Focus: Emotional awareness, regulation, and resilience

Class Objectives:

• Learn how to recognize and let yourself observe your emotions

• Discover the “power pause” – how to slow down before reacting

• Practice breathing techniques

• Explore how emotions affect the body + grounding tools for stress

• Create a personal "calm toolkit" of favorite emotional supports

🟢 Part 3: Friendship Flow – Navigating Social Connections

Focus: Building, maintaining, and repairing friendships

Class Objectives:

• Learn the difference between healthy and unhealthy friendships

• Explore communication basics (listening, empathy, assertiveness)

• Practice boundary-setting and how to say “no” with kindness

• Discuss peer pressure, gossip, and how to protect your peace

• Cultivate kindness and inclusive behavior

Fee: $55 for all 3 classes combined or $20 for each individiual class.