THRIVE, NOT JUST SURVIVE LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE
THRIVE, NOT JUST SURVIVE
CALLING ALL TEENAGERS – LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE
Programme Facilitator: Jo Morton-Brown, Flourish
DATE: Sunday 29th October, 1.30 – 3.30pm (2hrs)
AGE RANGE: 13 – 18yrs
MAX NUMBER OF AVAILABLE PLACES: 6
VIRTUAL / IN-PERSON: Virtual
NOMINATIONS DEADLINE: midday, Fri 27th Oct
OUTCOMES / TAKEAWAYS
Did you know that when teenagers reach out to others, they are much more likely to feel better about themselves. Self-esteem means feeling good about yourself, whereas having a sense of self-worth is all about valuing yourself. Having a sense of self-value means that you are worthy. This workshop focuses on building both self-esteem and self-worth, so that you can live your best life.
KNOW SOMEONE WITH MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY?
Do you know someone aged 13 – 18yrs with muscular dystrophy (MD)? Please share this so that as many young people with MD across the UK hear about this opportunity and can be nominated by a parent and/or guardian.
SIX (6) PLACES AVAILABLE
We are offering 6 places to young people with muscular dystrophy between 13 – 18yrs.
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
The young people involved in this programme will come away not only feeling more positive but equipped in coping with some of those day-to-day challenges. We’ve no doubt that young people today can relate to the following:
Statement 1: No one wants to hang out with me.
Statement 2: My friends don’t get me.
Statement 3: All my other friends seem happy.
Statement 4: What’s wrong with me?
Statement 5: I’m a failure at school.
Negative thoughts like the above are becoming increasingly common in our homes and schools. Sadly, young people, irrespective whether they have a disability or not, are in today’s new world, experiencing heightened levels of anxiety. More young people are measuring themselves against unrealistic standards and by default, their mental wellbeing is suffering.
- Explore what’s in your worry bucket (improve self-awareness)
- Feeling liked, accepted and proud of who you are (high self-esteem)
- Feeling bad and being hard on yourself (low self-esteem)
- Thinking you’re not good enough (low self-esteem)
- Acceptance of being who you are
- Activities to build self-esteem
- Being proud of anything which makes you different
- Looking after your mental health
- Time to thrive, not just survive
WHO IS DELIVERING THIS PROGRAMME – MEET JO
Jo Morton-Brown is an Emotional Health Practitioner – a Senior Accredited Counsellor with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). In 2017, Jo qualified as an MHFA Youth Instructor. She started her own business called Flourish in 2019. Jo has delivered tailored workshops and webinars for parents/carers and schools – she has also appeared as a keynote speaker at various events.
Jo is a passionate and committed advocate for the improvement of mental health and believes wholeheartedly that early intervention is key. Combining her academic knowledge with first-hand experience, Jo offers fellow professionals and parents/carers the chance to gain a better understanding of the importance of mental health wellbeing in children and young people, as well as its relevance to staff wellbeing.
MORE ABOUT JO
https://jomortonbrown.com/about-me
HOW WILL THIS PROGRAMME BE DELIVERED
Delivered via Zoom, this session has been designed to be delivered in a supportive and engaging way for young people.
