PATHWAYS TO PURPOSE
A YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM
that guides young adults towards self-discovery. this program offers key skills to manage stress, teaches the importance of ethics and ethical decision-making, and prepares participants for the challenges that may lie ahead. It also equips them with tools for personal growth and societal engagement.
Day 1: Understanding your Inner vs Outer Self, & Stress management.
Session 1: Choosing Your Right Mental Life
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- Introduction to mental health and personal development, will and flexibility. Accepting and reflecting on your inner and outer world.
- Interactive workshop: Identifying personal strengths and areas for growth accepting rejection from others and your own emotions.
Session2: Effective Stress Management
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- Discussion on distinguishing between positive and negative stress
- Practical techniques for managing daily stressors and crises.
Day 2: Ethics, Self-Love, and Relationships
Session 1: Ethics and Personal Responsibility
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- Lecture on basic ethical principles and personal decision-making.
- Group discussions on real-life ethical dilemmas faced by young adults.
Session 2: Love, Self-Love, and Nurturing Relationships
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- Workshop on building self-esteem and practising self-love.
- Role-playing exercises on nurturing and maintaining healthy relationships.
Day 3: Navigating your Way to a Fulfilled Life in a Complex Digital World
Session 1: Surfing the Waves of a Digital World
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- Seminar on the impacts of digital technology
- Privacy: Safeguarding your inner world and carefully choosing your outer world.
- Forming deep and meaningful relationships
- Case studies on digital dilemmas and fostering healthy online behaviours.
- Seminar on the impacts of digital technology
Session 2: Building Meaningful Connections
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- Activities focused on effective communication and deepening interpersonal connections. Communication is more than just words.
- Strategies for balancing online and offline interactions.
Day 4: Educational Pathways and Future Aspirations
Session 1: Lifelong Learning and Intellectual Curiosity
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- Interactive presentation on recognising your need to learn and the importance of continuous learning and curiosity.
- Recognising the value of our collective knowledge. Exploring educational opportunities and barriers in modern contexts
Session 2: Vision and Goal Setting
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- Workshop on using the Ikigai method to find personal and professional purpose.
- Group activity: Setting short-term and long-term educational and career goals.
Day 5: Personal Empowerment and Community Engagement
Session 1: Self-Management and Resilience
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- Techniques for self-control, impulse management, and developing resilience.
- Discussion on overcoming personal and professional setbacks.
Session 2: Civic and Political Engagement
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- Seminar on the importance of civic engagement and understanding global issues.
- Planning and initiating a community project or social action.
Program Features:
- Reflective Journaling: Encourage participants to maintain a daily journal to reflect on their learning and emotional growth.
- Expert Talks: Include guest speakers from various fields to provide insights on mental health, digital safety, and career planning.
- Continuity Plan: Establish a mentorship program and follow-up workshops to support ongoing personal development and engagement.
