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Evidence-based wellbeing workshops for young people

Supporting young people aged 15-20 to manage stress, low mood, and anxiety before key academic and life transitions.

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Why these workshops matter

Young people today face increasing pressures including:

  • Exam stress and academic expectations

  • Social comparison and identity development

  • Transitioning from school to further education or university

  • Navigating friendships, relationships and future uncertainty

These workshops provide practical psychological tools and knowledge to help students recognise and manage their wellbeing before difficulties escalate.

Our workshops

Our evidence-based workshops help young people understand low mood, anxiety and stress, and provides practical tools to manage these challenges during key transition periods such as exams, leaving school and starting university. Students will learn how thoughts, emotions and behaviours interact, and develop simple strategies to regulate stress, improve emotional awareness and build resilience.

We do this by

  • Interactive discussions

  • Practical exercises

  • Reflection activities

  • Evidence-based psychological concepts explained in an accessible way

Workshop topics

All workshops can be tailored to suit different age groups and adjusted to focus on the topics most relevant to your students or curriculum.

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Understanding stress responses, managing academic expectations and developing practical strategies to cope with exam periods.

Exam stress & academic pressure

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Helping young people recognise emotional patterns, understand how thoughts and behaviours influence wellbeing, and develop healthier coping strategies.

Understanding anxiety & low mood

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Developing practical skills for emotional awareness, stress management and maintaining wellbeing in daily life.

Building healthy wellbeing habits

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Supporting young people as they navigate key changes such as leaving school, starting university or new environments.

Preparing for life transitions

  • Understand how thoughts, feelings and behaviour are connected

  • Recognise early warning signs of stress, low mood or anxiety

  • Identify unhelpful thinking patterns or behaviours

  • Use practical techniques to manage worry, stress and low mood

  • Develop a personalised wellbeing plan

  • Know where to seek support if needed.

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Delivery format

Workshops are designed to be interactive, accessible and suitable for school environments, allowing students to engage with the material and develop practical wellbeing skills.

Session details

Durations: 75-90 minutes

Group size: Small groups of approximately 6-12 young people

Age range: Young people aged 15-20

Delivery: In-person workshops delivered at your school or organisation

Format: Interactive discussions, practical exercises and guided reflection activities

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Who are workshops our suitable for

These workshops are designed for young people aged 15-20, and are suitable for:

  • Secondary schools

  • Sixth forms

  • Colleges

  • Youth organisations

  • Community groups

Safeguarding & professional standards

Workshops are delivered in line with safeguarding best practice

  • Enhanced DBS

  • Safeguarding training completed

  • Workshops are educational and preventative in nature

  • Any safeguarding concerns are reported through the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Book a workshop or request more information

If you would like to discuss how these workshops could support students in your school or organisation, please get in touch.

Email: info@educatetothrive.co.uk