OUR MISSION AND VISION
Value of the Root to Wings toolkit
The Roots to Wings Toolkit offers practical tools to enhance the mental well-being of young people and their families. By leveraging existing community resources and promoting open communication, it creates a supportive environment for young people, parents, and educators. The toolkit addresses unique challenges faced by Black youth, including potential intergenerational trauma.
Ultimately, it fosters a community-wide shift towards greater understanding and support for mental health. This culturally responsive approach empowers individuals to build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create a positive impact on the lives of Black pre-teens in South London and beyond.
Introducing Mindful Move activities:
A mindful move is about you and your community taking a proactive and positive step to look after your mental health. We have Mindful Move activities throughout this toolkit for young people, families and educators.
You can also work your way through our Mindful Move activities with increasing levels of effort, going from easy, to medium or advanced.
For Young People:
- Empowerment: Provides tools to understand and manage emotions, build resilience, and seek support when needed.
- Connection: Offers opportunities to connect with peers and mentors who share similar experiences, fostering a sense of belonging.
- Self-expression: Encourages open communication and self-expression, helping young people feel heard and understood.
- Access to resources: Provides information about available support services and activities tailored to their needs and interests.
- Understanding: Offers insights into the challenges faced by Black pre-teens and provides guidance on how to support their mental health.
- Communication: Provides strategies for open and honest conversations about mental health with their children.
- Support networks: Connects parents with other caregivers facing similar challenges, fostering a sense of community.
- Practical tools: Offers practical tips and resources to promote positive mental health within the family.
- Culturally responsive support: Provides a deeper understanding of the unique experiences and challenges faced by Black students.
- Classroom management: Offers strategies for creating inclusive and supportive classroom environments.
- Early intervention: Enables educators to identify and address mental health concerns early on.
- Collaboration: Fosters partnerships with parents and community organizations to provide comprehensive support for students.
Join our WhatsApp group!
Please fill link below to join the Black Thrive groupchat to get regular tips, recommendation and activities to support the wellbeing of families in Lambeth and Southwark.
