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Social Emotional Wellbeing: A Guide to Support Youth Thriving

This collection of resources helps youth reflect, connect and thrive while managing the effects of stress and loss. Designed for youth in grades 3-8, the guide includes: 

  • Three sets of simple strategies that focus on social emotional wellbeing in everyday programs and practices.
  • Six step-by-step lesson plans for conducting activities in a group (virtual or in-person) or individually and debriefed as a group.
  • Six quick guides with practical tips for volunteers and staff that introduce topics and why they matter.

Lesson time: six lessons, varying from 25 to 90 minutes.

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