Teen mental well-being is at a 12 year low, with more depression, anxiety and hospital visits. The pandemic has only exacerbated this issue causing learning loss and more anxiety. Our programs give students the opportunity to share questions and concerns about their lives, as well as their feelings, with a non- judgmental older adult while engaging in authentic conversation, a lost art today.
Benefits
The benefits of our program include both academic and social-emotional skill building.
- Strengthen social-emotional intelligence – respect and empathy
- Acquire interviewing, listening, writing, public speaking skills
- Participate in a novel experiential learning curriculum
- Diminish marginalizing stereotypes about both young and old
- Gain a more personal historical perspective
- Form meaningful relationships free from invasive technologies
- Internalize a sense of connection with the community
- Feel encouraged to ask questions and develop interest in others
- Receive support from a non-judgmental mentoring relationship
- Develop an awareness of age-related discrimination
Your School
Both our In-Person and Online programming are available to your school. Email info@sagesandseekers.org for more information or to speak with our Program Director.
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