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As we approach the final week of our 8-Week Wellness Program, our students are gearing up for an exciting milestone: their very first community showcase! This special event, coming up next week, marks the culmination of their wellness journey, and we couldn't be prouder. During this showcase, the girls will officially graduate as “Lil Wellness Ambassadors,” sharing with family, friends, and community members the tools and strategies they’ve learned to support their mental health and well-being.
We began yesterday's lesson with a moment of mindful breathing to help everyone settle into a calm, grounded space. Our affirmation, “I have the power to make wise choices; I have the tools to create a life I love,” guided us as we breathed together, setting the tone for our lesson. Afterward, we moved into our check-in circle, where each girl had a chance to express how she was feeling. There were a range of emotions: some girls felt excitement and pride, while others admitted to feeling nervous or even a little stressed. This honest circle check-in reminded us of the power of shared emotions and how connection can ease some of the pre-showcase jitters.
Learning Through Service
This week’s focus was on service, specifically, how each girl can serve her community by teaching others the tools and techniques she's learned. The showcase will be a unique opportunity for the girls to step up as leaders, demonstrating the importance of mental well-being and sharing strategies like mindful breathing, stress-relief exercises, and grounding affirmations.
Each student created a Calm Board that they’ll present at the showcase. These boards are a reflection of their personal wellness journey, displaying calming techniques, affirmations, and ways to manage stress. They serve as a visual toolkit that each girl can use as a resource for herself and as a guide to help others. It's beautiful to see how thoughtfully each girl has personalized her board, showcasing her unique strengths and the wellness strategies she finds most helpful.
Join Us for the Showcase!
We invite our community to come out and join us in celebrating the achievements of these inspiring young girls! The showcase will not only highlight their learning and growth but will also offer attendees the chance to learn directly from the students. Each girl will be sharing insights from her wellness journey, including calming practices, self-care tips, and mindful breathing exercises. It’s a wonderful opportunity to see our future Wellness Ambassadors in action and to learn valuable tools that can benefit us all.
As we wrap up Lesson 7 and look ahead to next week’s showcase, we feel both proud and hopeful. Each of these girls is stepping forward with tools for a healthier, more resilient life — tools they’re eager to share with others. Please join us in celebrating their graduation and the incredible progress they’ve made in becoming leaders for well-being in our community.