Insight For Life
For At-Risk Youth
CIJ Insight for Life is a powerful 8-week course created for at-risk kids and teens to help them discover their unique talents and learn practical self-empowerment tools that prepare them for success at school and in life.
Rooted in mindfulness and emotional intelligence, this program is based on the same proven methodology first taught at Stanford University’s famed Creativity in Business course (CIB).
This 8-week course is created especially for youth in the system who are waiting for their next placement. It gives them real-world tools and a sense of control over their future by tapping into their own creativity, strengths, and voice.
Participants will
Discover new ideas about who they want to be, what they’re good at, and what lights them up.
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Learn simple systems for staying organized and managing time, stress, and big emotions.
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Practice creative problem-solving so they can handle tough situations and make better choices.
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Build communication skills and self-confidence to deal with peer pressure, conflict, and bullying, and to express themselves more clearly with adults, family, and friends.
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Use mindfulness tools to improve focus, calm their nervous system, and get better results in school and daily life.
By the end of the program, each young person leaves with a stronger sense of who they are, practical steps for creating what they want next, and the inner confidence to move into their next placement, high school, and beyond with more motivation, direction, and self-reliance.