SkillUp Series
Almost Adulting
Why: We humans aren’t designed to go at it alone, but moving from adolescence towards adulthood can feel that way. In this group we develop a safe space to ask questions about what’s ahead and improve skills that serve anyone well when navigating life.
Who: Kids of late childhood (15-18 ish) When: Thursdays 7pm-8pm
Session Dates:
August 31st, Sept 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, 2023
Where: The Hub
1001 E Ninth St, Duluth, MN 55805
Conference and Community room
The impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, racial reckoning, political unrest, and an explosion of social media continue to have significant impacts on your people of today. Over the course of 6 weeks, kids 16-18ish are welcome to show up just as they are to connect with others and find the benefits of growing their social circle with peers facing the unique challenges of late adolescence.
In this group, founded on acceptance, respect, inclusion, and curiosity, kids will form relationships and a networks of social support and connection. They will grow in their confidence to navigate the wider world, grow their awareness of their internal compass, asking questions and using resources when the direction is unclear. They will learn the power of their voice and words, and equally the power of listening.
Almost Adulting
Learn
Together, develop a safe network of peers to explore the developing sense of self with independence drawing near. Create confidence in what they bring to the world. Improve communication with friends, family, teachers. Explore emerging aspects of identity, and the beauty of diversity. Using yoga, art, play, music, reflection, and more, to grow.
Connect
Adolescence can be a tricky time in friendships. As people grow in their individual identity, they sometimes grow away from others. Relationships ebb and flow, but that doesn’t have to be related to our ideas about self-worth. Almost Adulting brings together young people from a variety of experience as they look towards the future together. Creating a safe space for connection and to navigate what lies ahead.
Almost Adulting Schedule
Week 1
The Hub Office
The Basics and What is Skilling Up?
Week 2
The Hub Office
Who am I and Who are You? Identity, boundaries, being in relationship.
Week 3
The Hub Office
Tough stuff? How do face challenges and keep our cool.
Week 4
The Hub Office
Who is in out social network? What role do they play in our life?
Week 5
The Hub Office
Putting it all to practice! Putting it together and making it stick.
Week 6
AN ADVENTURE
Let’s participate and celebrate!