What is the Boosting Bravery Program?
Boosting Bravery is a free, eight-session, mental wellness program, made for middle and high school students.
The program is run in small group or club environments where in weekly meetings, students will gain knowledge and practical skills to boost their emotional and social well-being.
The 8-week program aims to address some of the challenges students face in this digital age around anxiety and self-confidence, interpersonal relationships, our emotions and mental well-being, and considers the role that social media and technology plays in increasing these challenges.
Why the name Boosting Bravery?
Teens act in brave ways all the time when it comes to navigating life—such as handling hard emotions, friendship conflicts, and new awkward situations, to name just a few.
Boosting Bravery is all about utilizing teens' existing bravery by coming together and learning new skills to boost their abilities, all while having fun.
It was developed and piloted by Dr. Ruston, other knowledgeable adults, and many teenagers over a two and a half year period.
How It Works
Over 8 weekly sessions, student-led teams meet for 45-60 minutes. Using the meeting guides, student leaders facilitate discussions about social situations or emotional topics and lead the group in practicing and learning related skills and techniques they can use in their everyday lives.
Ready to start your club?
Get started with Boosting Bravery today. Sign up for free and review the program materials.