Our Youth Mission
Inspiring the next generation to live free from the weight of stress and past trauma
How We Reach Young People
Young people live, learn and grow within many different settings. Our Youth Mission reaches them through trusted adults, organisations and communities.
Schools
We train school staff to guide young people through our practical four session programme.
Families
Parents and carers can learn the practice themselves and help create calmer, more supportive homes.
Communities and Youth Groups
We work with clubs, youth services, community groups and organisations that already support young people.
Partners and Sponsors
Businesses, funders and partner organisations can help us train facilitators and reach more young people.
Why Young People Need Support
Stress does not only affect how young people feel. It can affect their sleep, confidence, behaviour, relationships, learning and physical health.
Schools are seeing more pupils struggle with anxiety, low self esteem, anger, low mood, self harm and difficulty taking part in learning. Staff also carry the pressure of trying to support growing needs with limited time and resources.
Young people need more than help when they reach crisis point. They need a practical tool they can use throughout life.
A survey carried out by Place2Be and the National Association of Head Teachers in February 2022 found that the key areas of concern amongst pupils were:-
School staff reported increases in:
- 86% increase in low self-esteem
- 76% increase in depression
- 68% increase in sustained feelings of anger.
Secondary schools staff noticed in pupils:
- 72% increase in self-harm
‘ 1 in 6 young people have a diagnosable mental health problem, many of whom carry their mental health issues through to adulthood.
Service providers and specialist care agencies are overstretched, and treatment for those who need it is almost impossible to obtain.’
The wider impact on many aspects of school life negatively affected:
- pupils’ ability to engage in learning (91%)
- pupils’ behaviour (87%)
- pupils’ progress (86%)
- staff workload and capacity (91%)
- staff wellbeing (89%)
It is for these very reasons that action needs to be taken. We are working with youth leaders, parents, communities, and schools to share a sustainable, practical, cost-effective solution that empowers children and young people to discover they can enjoy life without suffering.
Together we can make a difference and empower students with a Life-Tool and a Tool for Life
A Practical Tool for Life
Our programme teaches young people how stress and past experiences can leave tension stored within the body.
Using simple movement, breathing, rest and the body’s natural release response, they learn how to reduce that tension safely.
The programme does not ask young people to discuss personal experiences. It gives them a private and practical way to support their own wellbeing.
This can help young people to:
- feel calmer and more settled
- understand their body’s response to stress
- improve confidence and self trust
- manage strong emotions
- feel more able to learn and connect
- build healthy habits for the future
How the Youth Programme Works
What Young People Can Gain
Greater Calm
Young people learn a practical way to settle their body when stress begins to build.
More Self Trust
They understand their own responses and learn how to support themselves.
Stronger Resilience
Regular practice helps them recover from difficult experiences rather than carrying the effects forward.
A Skill for Life
The skills can support them through school, relationships, work and future challenges.
Be an Inspiration for the Next Generation
Every programme purchased helps fund facilitator training in schools, giving young people a life tool to release stress, build resilience, and feel more in control of their lives.