WELCOME TO THE STRESS BUSTERS PROGRAM!
Designed from our evidence-based ‘Kids Have Stress Too!’ (KHST!) program, Stress Busters combines the stress management strategies introduced in KHST! with a fun and engaging peer-to-peer component. Created for kids in grades 4-6, Stress Busters provides participants with effective techniques rooted in psychological science to navigate their worries and fears, cope with the stress in their lives, and foster resilience.
PROGRAM DETAILS
- Delivered in 1hr weekly sessions for 8 weeks, or 1.5hr daily sessions for five days, Stress Busters can be facilitated both in-person (GTA only), or online via Zoom (Canada-wide).
- Every participant receives a copy of the Stress Busters Activity Book to complement their live learning, and encourage them to keep the conversation about stress management going with a trusted adult.
- Key program themes include:
- What is Stress?
- How does Stress Impact the Body?
- Building Healthy Habits
- Problem Solving Worries and Fears
- Reaching out for Help
Interested in Bringing Stress Busters to your school or community centre? Contact Meghan Williams for more information.
I like that we did fun activities. I have lots of stress and this helped me
Grade 5 Participant
[Stress Busters] has some really useful strategies and is really really fun!
Grade 4 Participant
I have more strategies to help me cope with stress with more ease and calmness. I usually freak out under stress but now I’m calmer and can think of strategies first.
Grade 6 Participant
