Programs and Workshops for Kids and Youth
Help young people understand stress, practice real-world coping skills, and build lasting resilience. These youth-friendly sessions boost confidence and skills through programs like Stress Busters, Taking Care of You(th), Peer Mentor, and Thrive On.
Sessions run virtually Canada-wide, with select in-person options in the GTA and Winnipeg. Each workshop includes interactive activities and take-home resources—workbooks, tip booklets, certificates, and for Thrive On, access to ThriveLandia online—so the learning sticks long after the session ends.
Stress Busters
Developed from our evidence-based Kids Have Stress Too! curriculum. Led by a trained SMSKPC facilitator. Includes a Stress Busters Activity Book to reinforce learning and encourage discussions with trusted adults, plus a welcome package for educators and parents/caregivers. Available in person (GTA only) or online, Canada-wide via Zoom. Value of $250/child. Funding available to offset costs!
What you’ll learn:
Practical, psychologically sound strategies for busting stress, navigating worries, coping with stress, and building resiliency, within a safe, supportive group environment that fosters peer connection.
Options:
6 × 1-hour weekly sessions
5 × 1.5-hour daily sessions
Kids in grades 3–6
In School
After-School
Camps
Community Groups
6 Weeks (6 hours total)
Taking Care of You(th)
Interactive discussions, self-reflections, and stress management activities to help youth understand, reflect on, and manage stress. Includes a Taking Care of You(th) Stress Management Workbook and a Certificate of Completion. Available in-person (GTA or Winnipeg only) or online Canada-wide via Zoom. Value of $75/youth. Funding available to offset costs!
Want to spread the impact further? Add on a Peer Mentor training, or combine both into a condensed, 3-hour Taking Care of You(th) + Others.
What you’ll learn:
Recognize the signs of stress in themselves and others
Understand different types of stress and their causes
Practise effective coping strategies to reduce and manage stress
Create a personalized stress management plan for daily life
Options:
One 2-hour session (can be adapted for scheduling)
Young people ages 12-18
Middle/Secondary Classes
Youth Groups
Community Organizations
School Wellness Days
2 Hours total
Want to spread the impact further?
Add on a Peer Mentor training, or combine both into a condensed, 3-hour Taking Care of You(th) + Others.
Peer Mentor
A one-time training that equips students to support and empower peers through stress management and resilience-building strategies, strengthening the school’s mental health culture. Includes a Peer Mentor Tip Book and a Certificate of Completion. Available in person (GTA or Winnipeg only) or online, Canada-wide via Zoom. Value of $75/youth. Funding available to offset costs!
Want to empower teens to manage their own stress? Add on Taking Care of You(th) or combine the two into the 3-hour Taking Care of You(th) + Others.
What you’ll learn:
Engage in interactive discussions on stress and its impact
Recognize stressors in themselves and others
Develop leadership and communication skills to provide peer support
Gain practical coping strategies to promote well-being within their school community
Receive a Peer Mentor tip booklet to support their learnings
Options:
One 2-hour session (can be adapted for scheduling)
Young people ages 14-18
Student leadership groups
Wellness clubs
Peer support teams
Health classes
2 Hours total
Thrive On
Adapted from our online platform ThriveLandia, using a strengths-based approach to build knowledge, skills, and strategies so youth can navigate life’s challenges with confidence and bounce back stronger. Includes a Resilience Building Workbook, access to ThriveLandia online, and a Certificate of Completion. Available in-person (GTA or Winnipeg only) or online Canada-wide via Zoom. Value of $100/youth. Funding available to offset costs!
What you’ll learn:
Engage in interactive exercises, hands-on activities, and guided reflections
Explore Dr. Diana Brecher’s Five Factor Model of Resilience—mindfulness, gratitude, optimism, self-compassion, perseverance
Learn practical strategies to manage challenges and setbacks
Gain a deeper understanding of personal strengths
Leave with tools and a youth workbook to continue fostering resilience
Access to ThriveLandia online to continue learning
Options:
One 2-hour session (can be adapted for scheduling)
Young people ages 12-18
Secondary classrooms
Youth programmes
Leadership groups
Wellness days
2 Hours total
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