School Programs
School Programs
Journey to Healing is dedicated to exploring emotional wellness with schools and centers in Detroit. Our programs have been successful in supporting students and children struggling with their mental health through engaging art activities and safe circles. Discover more about our impactful programs below.
At Journey to Healing, we take a youth-centered approach, empowering K-12 students through youth-led organizing, art therapy, wellness practices, and holistic conflict resolution. Our programs focus on social-emotional learning, literacy, financial literacy, and trauma-informed workshops, supporting students both during and after school to build resilience and life skills.
Youth Connect
Youth Connect Program is designed to create a nurturing environment where youth (K-12) can safely explore and express their feelings and emotions through artistic activities. This workshop aims to foster social-emotional growth by identifying and enhancing essential coping skills, allowing youth to build resilience and well-being. Central to our mission is the Safe Space Healing Circle, where we offer guidance and resources to help youth process adverse experiences. By integrating mindful art activities, we help them develop the social-emotional tools necessary for navigating life’s challenges.
Our workshops offer a haven for young minds to delve into their feelings, nurture social emotional skills, and foster holistic wellness.
How to Partner?
To partner with Journey to Healing for Youth Connect workshops, simply reach out to our team. Together, we can establish safe environments for youth to explore emotions through art, fostering growth and well-being. Contact us today to initiate this impactful collaboration.
Shardaya Fquay
Executive Director
sfuquay@j2hinc.org
YOUTH CONNECT PROGRAM
ENGAGE YOUTH EMPOWER FUTURES:
INTRODUCING THE JOURNEY TO HEALING YOUTH PROGRAM
Unlock the transformative power of art and emotional exploration with our innovative Youth Connect Program, Designed for Kindergarten to 12th grade students, our workshops offer a haven for young minds to delve into their feelings, nurture social emotional skills, and foster holistic wellness.
Why Choose Journey to Healing’s After-School Programs?
Tailored Workshops
Our program is meticulously crafted to address the diverse needs of youth, providing a platform for self-expression and growth through holistic methods.
Assessment and Development
We identify and assess coping skills and essential social- emotional competencies, guiding students toward greater emotional resilience and well- being.
Mindful Art Activities
Through a blend of mindful art practices, we facilitate the cultivation of coping mechanisms and social-emotional skills, promoting self- awareness, life skills, and stress management while nurturing healthy relationships.
Safe Space Healing Circle
Our inclusive Healing Circles offer a supportive environment where youth can share experiences, process emotions, and build connections with peers and mentors.
Expert Guidance and Resources
Backed by experienced clinical facilitators, we provide comprehensive guidance and resources to navigate the complexities of processing adverse experiences, empowering youth to embrace their journey to healing. We also operate as a clinical treatment center, offering additional support for students who may require specialized care.
Holistic Approach
We employ a holistic methodology, integrating art, music, and play therapy techniques to engage students in immersive, hands-on learning experiences that promote lifelong skills development. Through a blend of mindful art practices, we facilitate the cultivation of coping mechanisms and social-emotional skills, fostering self-awareness, life skills, and stress management while nurturing healthy relationships.
Schools we have worked with
Journey to Healing proudly partners with over 21 schools, in collaboration with Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency, and operates in 7 centers across Brilliant Detroit. Our comprehensive programs are designed to impart essential life skills, equipping children with the knowledge and practical abilities that promote lifelong success and well-being.
Wayne Metro
Ann Visger
Lafayette Elementary School
Carstens Elementary/Middle School
Dickinson east
Dickinson west
Duke Ellington Middle School
Fisher Magnet Upper
George Washington Carver Academy
Grandport Academy
Holland Elementary
JE Clark Preparatory Academy-
Keppen
Mason Academy
Myers Elementary
Paun Elementary School
Ralph J. Bunche School
Raupp Elementary School
Robichaud
Ronald Brown Academy
Sabbath Middle School-
Thorne Elementary School
Tomlinson Middle School
Brilliant Detroit
Martin Park
Morning Side
Fitzgerald
Osborne
Dexter
McDougall Hunt
Little Field
Who are Our Partners
Journey to Healing is proud to collaborate with esteemed partners and funders who share our commitment to contribute comprehensive mental health services for the community.
Continued Partners:
Mind Management Institute
Ethle and James Flinn
Brilliant Detroit
The Michael Grief Support Organization
Hearns & Taylor Funeral Home
C.M. Gregory Developers
Detroit Parent Collective
Better Made Chips
Jimmy Johns
Frito-Lay
Little Caesars
Funders:
Co.act Skillma Wayne Metro
Brilliant Detroit Yunion
Ethel Flinn foundation
Through this partnership, Journey to Healing extends its reach and impact, working hand in hand with diverse stakeholders to address mental health challenges and promote holistic well-being. We look forward to continuing to build strong, collaborative relationships that make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities we serve.
Educational Training
Select our innovative and dynamic training for your company! Our trauma-informed professional development transforms organizations by increasing client engagement, offering employees opportunities for reflection, and providing clear strategies to increase better outcomes with the use of Trauma-Informed Education.
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