Caressential Club

Description: Caressential Club seeks to provide a community venue for students curious about or invested in personal well-being. This pandemic has really opened our eyes to how bad teens are struggling with isolation, loneliness, and stress, and we want to work to create a safe environment where everyone can relax and make new connections. This club will provide an outlet for students to better understand how to manage stress, increase resilience and explore more ways to increase personal care.

Activities:

• Vision boards/goal setting
• Mindful affirmations and creative outlets “Positive affirmation jar, different crafts, adult coloring, etc.”
• Coping techniques and healthy stress relieving activities
• Relaxing time “drawing, listening to music, snacks, etc.”
• Heightened awareness of benefits of teen well-being, and how to check in with others.
• Importance of sleep, nutrition, exercise, taking care of yourself, etc.
• Driving awareness of external mental health resources outside of school (i.e... Teen Link, King County 2-1-1, WA recovery helpline, Friends of Youth, Compass Help, etc.)
• Community outreach/donation drives