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Using trauma-informed approaches, Rise Above helps teens manage daily stress and promotes positive youth development.

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Five Guiding Principles of Trauma-Informed Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

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Rise Above lessons are designed using the Five Guiding Principles of Trauma-Informed Social and Emotional Learning...

  • Trauma, Body & Mind

 

Provide information about the effects of stress on your body and mind

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  • Broad Social & Emotional Competencies

Assist teens in building broad social-emotional competencies

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  • Mindfulness-based Learning

 

Teach and practice mindfulness-based relaxation techniques

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  • Safety & Prevention


The first priority is safety. Teach multiple ways of seeking safety

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  • Resilience & Empowerment

 

Provide an opportunity to feel validated and empowered

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RISE ABOVE Program

Virginia Commonwealth University

School of Social Work

Innovation in Child and Family Wellness Research Group

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1000 Floyd Avenue 

Richmond, VA 23284

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Email: ubet@vcu.edu

Call: 804-827-0156

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