WhyTry Program
Ages:
14–18
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Date:
Wednesdays, 1–3 weeks of every month
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Time:
9:00 am–2:00 pm
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Location:
SAFE Office, 31 Hayward Street, Suite 2C, Franklin, MA 02038
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Target Audience:
This is a prevention program for any youth open to learning about decision-making and building personal resiliency.
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Breakfast, snacks, and lunch are provided.
Enrollment in the WhyTry Program includes the following steps:
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Referral:
Students can be referred to the program by teachers, administrators, or counselors at the school. Guardians may also submit referrals. Referrals can be made here: https://forms.office.com/r/VzNwCyisZV -
Enrollment:
Once a referral form is submitted, SAFE staff will contact the youth’s guardian to complete the necessary paperwork and enroll them in the next available class.
About the Program:
WhyTry is an organization that helps individuals develop resilience. The WhyTry school curriculum provides students with resources to build essential skills and knowledge, such as problem-solving, handling adversity, fostering resilience, building relationships, and increasing motivation for success. These skills are taught using practical, evidence-based tools designed to engage students in a way they can understand and remember.
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What do we mean by resilience?
Simply put, resilience is the ability to develop skills and strategies that tap into various sources of strength, allowing young people to bounce back and thrive in the face of challenges.
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The WhyTry Curriculum:
WhyTry helps participants develop a greater appreciation for their relationships with family, friends, teachers, and counselors. It also fosters increased motivation toward responsibility, goal-setting, and maintaining a positive attitude while working toward those goals.
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10 WhyTry Learning Units:
The WhyTry curriculum consists of ten units, each titled after a visual metaphor that helps participants understand the topic. During your time at SAFE, we will cover 4 of the 10 units to best fit your needs.
