Young people are in the midst of a mental health crisis. One in five young people are suffering from a mental health disorder and loneliness levels continue to rise, disproportionately impacting students of color, refugeess/immigrants and LGBTQIA+.

 

Students who are lonely and/or socially isolated are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and do poorly in school.

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THAT'S WHERE SOUL STORIES COMES IN.

 

Soul Stories is a preventative, school-compatible program that strengthens student mental health, belonging, and social-emotional skills through guided storytelling, play, and reflection. Designed to complement, not replace, existing counseling and academic supports, the program creates safe, in-person spaces where students build emotional regulation, empathy, and positive peer relationships without being required to disclose personal trauma. Using a strengths-based, youth-centered approach, students co-create norms, choose activities, and explore identity through values, relationships, and personal growth. Flexible and low-disruption, Soul Stories can be integrated into English Language Arts, Social Studies, advisory periods, enrichment blocks, or after-school programming, supporting improved school climate, student engagement, and readiness to learn.