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Shine & Thrive Youth Group

Shine & Thrive Youth Summer Wellness Series

Better Morning is excited to announce its upcoming summer program dedicated to serving DC youth between the ages of 12–17.

Shine & Thrive: A Youth Summer Wellness Series focuses on a comprehensive wellness approach to mental health while validating the real-life experiences youth are navigating during this important stage of life.

The program emphasizes total wellness, including:

  • Physical wellness
  • Emotional wellness
  • Mental wellness
  • Spiritual wellness
  • Educational wellness
  • Social wellness
  • Future-oriented & financial wellness

This is a week-long experience (Monday–Friday) where youth attend daily sessions focused on structured modules combining individual activities, group discussions, and skill-building exercises.

Program Modules by Day

Day 1: Who Am I?
  • Identity Formation
  • Managing Expectations (mine & others')
  • Social Media, Technology & Its Impact
  • Managing Your Mental Health
Day 2: Managing Myself When I'm Not at My Best
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Understanding Anger & What Lies Beneath
  • Managing Difficult Emotions
  • Mindfulness & Guided Imagery
Day 3: Relating to Others
  • Effective Communication
  • Implementing & Respecting Boundaries
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Relating to Parents/Guardians/Caregivers
Day 4: My Future & Steps Toward Success
  • Creating a Future Vision
  • Balancing Priorities
  • Financial Responsibility
  • Resume Building & Career Insights
Day 5: Holistic Wellness
  • Diet & Food Choices
  • Physical Health & Its Impact on Mental Health
  • Spirituality & Connecting to a Higher Power
  • Self-Care & Implementation at Home & School
Parent/Caregiver Group: The final day includes a 2-hour session specifically for parents/caregivers. We strongly encourage participation!

Program Dates

Families only need to register for one week, as each week includes the full module schedule listed above.

  • Week 1 – July 7–11
  • Week 2 – July 14–18
  • Week 3 – July 21–25
  • Week 4 – July 28–August 1
  • Week 5 – August 4–8
  • Week 6 – August 11–15
  • Week 7 – August 18–22

Program Completion

At the end of the program, youth will receive:

  • Certificate of Completion
  • Swag Bag
  • Gift Card (for successful completion of all modules)

How to Register

To sign up for this new summer program, please contact:

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