PowerUp!
PowerUp! is a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program for young people that incorporates principles of transpersonal psychology and expressive art therapy. Throughout the program individuals engage in various creative modalities, such as mind mapping, journaling, zine-making, as well as mindfulness and meditation practices for improved mental and emotional health. The program produces growth in self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, relationship skills, and social awareness.
Individual Outcomes
Understand the root cause of emotions
Self-soothe and shift feelings as they are being experienced
Express needs and wants without causing others to feel defensive
Set healthy boundaries to maintain personal strength and power
Develop greater self-esteem, a stronger sense of self, and enhanced mental well-being
Grants for Individuals
A limited number of grants are available for individuals who wish to go through the PowerUp! Program on their own.
Learning Modules
Emotions
Learn an embodiment practice that enables you to sit with your emotions and understand the root cause of your feelings. Learn calming techniques to become more present, still, and connected to your body.
Empathy
Learn non-violent communication techniques to express your feelings in a way that fosters empathy, trust, and that is non-triggering to others.
Vision
Envision the ideal circumstances for your life, and develop clarity around what needs to shift to help you reach your goals.
Identity
Get in touch with who you are and what your purpose is. Your purpose can be applied in a variety of ways, but it stems from your identity and sense of self.
Gifts
Learn an embodiment practice and connect with your inner source of truth, strength, and power. Engage with others while maintaining healthy boundaries and a strong sense of presence.
Dreams
Learn about the unconscious mind: what it is, how it works, and its effect on thoughts and feelings. Learn techniques to help you decode the symbolic nature of your dreams.
Subpersonalities
Identify your subpersonalities, those pesky parts of yourself that behave as if they had a mind of their own. Learn what triggers each “sub” and how to integrate these split-off parts into a more integrated whole.
Stories
Reflect on the story of your life and honor the wisdom that has been gained from your life experiences. Transform your wounds into strengths.
Contact us.
Let’s discuss how PowerUp! can help you and your students.
info@redsulphur.org
415-747-1089