Social & Emotional Wellness Initiative

Social & Emotional Wellness Initiative Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for youth & families by educating, motivating, & provi

Mindfulness in the classroom doesn't have to be one more thing on your plate.A minute of breathing before the day starts...
09/01/2026

Mindfulness in the classroom doesn't have to be one more thing on your plate.

A minute of breathing before the day starts. A corner where a student can quietly reset. You modeling calm when the room gets loud.

Small, doable ways to bring a little more calm into your day, and theirs.

How's everyone sleeping this week? 👀 The back-to-school transition throws off routines for the whole family — reposting ...
08/28/2026

How's everyone sleeping this week? 👀 The back-to-school transition throws off routines for the whole family — reposting these micro habits as a reset for the week. 😴

Save this one for when the adjustment period hits.

Girls Group at Virginia Ave Park this summer made space for the girls to check in with themselves. 💛 Our SEWI staff led ...
08/27/2026

Girls Group at Virginia Ave Park this summer made space for the girls to check in with themselves. 💛 Our SEWI staff led an emotional check-in, then had the girls share an item from their purse or backpack that represents who they are. They wrapped up by creating "All About Me" puzzles — pieces reflecting their interests, culture, values, and identity. Simple activities, but powerful ones: self-expression, emotional awareness, and connection. 🫶

"How was school?" "Fine." "Good." "Whatever."If this sounds familiar, it's because one-word answers are easier than tryi...
08/25/2026

"How was school?" "Fine." "Good." "Whatever."

If this sounds familiar, it's because one-word answers are easier than trying to summarize their whole day on the spot.

Here are some questions that can help get them talking for whatever kind of day they had. Save this one for whenever you need a new way to start.

🔔 Reminder: Our free Internet Safety Workshop is tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25, from 6:00–8:15 PM at Virginia Ave Park in...
08/24/2026

🔔 Reminder: Our free Internet Safety Workshop is tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25, from 6:00–8:15 PM at Virginia Ave Park in Santa Monica.

Two workshops, one night:
🟢 For Adults (Parents, Staff, Community Members)
🔵 For Teens (13–18)

🍽️ Free food provided
🧒 Free childcare available (ages 6–12)
📍 2200 Virginia Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Registration is required for the adult workshop — teens attend their own session, no separate sign-up needed. Register here: https://forms.gle/qcTtpfr5RgTtfB5w7

We'd love to see you there! 💛

Stress is a normal part of life, which is exactly why it's easy to overlook. It shows up quietly: a headache here, a tig...
08/20/2026

Stress is a normal part of life, which is exactly why it's easy to overlook. It shows up quietly: a headache here, a tight jaw there, a stomach that won't settle.

Your body keeps track even when your mind is busy pushing through everything else. Noticing those signals early is how you catch stress before it piles up.

Save this so you have a few go to responses ready next time your body is trying to tell you something.

🌟 New milestone! Over 10,000 youth have received free mental health support from SEWI since we first started in 2013.Thi...
08/19/2026

🌟 New milestone! Over 10,000 youth have received free mental health support from SEWI since we first started in 2013.

This means real people, real relationships, real support, at no cost to the families who need it.

As a new school year kicks off, we're not slowing down. There are more kids to reach, more support to offer, and we're just getting started.

Here's to the next 10,000, and everyone who helps us reach them.

Drop a heart to celebrate with us. ❤️

Big news: SEWI is going global 🌍Sarah and Jessica are bringing "Connecting Through Care: Integrating Social & Emotional ...
08/17/2026

Big news: SEWI is going global 🌍

Sarah and Jessica are bringing "Connecting Through Care: Integrating Social & Emotional Wellness & Trauma-Informed Practices" to World Youth Clubs' Beyond Borders Webcast — a 90-minute interactive workshop for youth-serving professionals, packed with real-world scenarios and practical tools to build trust, respond to challenging behaviors with empathy, and create emotionally safe spaces.

📅 Thursday, August 20
🕙 10 AM ET / 7 AM PT

Free and open to anyone who supports young people. 🔗 Register here: 956ab6b1-00cb-405d-a896-30c91f1e85de@042a213c-745f-42de-937c-f1b83dbba6f1" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/956ab6b1-00cb-405d-a896-30c91f1e85de@042a213c-745f-42de-937c-f1b83dbba6f1

Two things can be true at the same time. You can love this work and still feel worn down by it. Both are allowed to sit ...
08/17/2026

Two things can be true at the same time. You can love this work and still feel worn down by it. Both are allowed to sit in the same day.

A few reminders for the teachers heading back into the building.

Not every boundary needs a big explanation. Sometimes it's just deciding you're done for the day.Save this for the next ...
08/14/2026

Not every boundary needs a big explanation. Sometimes it's just deciding you're done for the day.

Save this for the next time you need a reminder that protecting your energy isn't something you have to earn. 💙

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90404

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