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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Edge is a high-impact, interactive training program designed and led by Brent Seal, specifically for high school students wanting to get ‘The Edge’ over stress and the demands of our modern, chaotic world. The program structure has been designed and developed by Brent Seal in collaboration with current high school students through in person meetings, online surveys and feedback from a pilot program. The 6-week program is meant to empower students with simple, effective strategies to manage the stress of the new hyper-connected, hyper-competitive world and break through to the next level of performance in academics and life. The program will cover a variety of topics related to mental health awareness, mental wellness, stress management, self-confidence, support systems and other areas related to wellness and high performance. The EDGE is a program by Mavrixx, a social enterprise dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and helping young people turn their challenges into opportunities.
ABOUT BRENT SEAL
Brent is the founder of Mavrixx, through which he offers speaking, consulting and coaching and leads three programs: The EDGE, the LEAP Academy and MINDvsMOUNTAIN
Brent has become one of the leading voices promoting youth mental health and wellness across Canada. He is a co-creator and co-host of the Vancouver Balancing Our Minds Youth Summit at Roger’s Arena. He co-emcees the Child and Youth Mental Health Substance Use BC Collaborative.
In 2007, while studying Business at Simon Fraser University, Brent was diagnosed with schizophrenia after an attempted suicide. After a strong recovery, he went on to graduate as Valedictorian of his class and has completed a number of ultramarathons. He returned from Argentina in January 2016, becoming the first person living with schizophrenia to summit the continent’s highest peak.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
• Program Details
• 6 week program • Weekly video content • Weekly specific, simple action steps and activities • Weekly group discussions • Designed for 20-50 student participants per school/group • High Performance Wellness Bonuses (see below)
• Topics Covered
• DREAMLINING – ‘Goal Setting’ – Around Mental Health and Wellness and the Individual’s Priorities
• JEDI MIND – ‘Mental Wellness’ – How to Improve Mental Clarity,
Focus and Capacity for Work/Stress/Life
• WARRIOR STRENGTH – ‘Self-Confidence’ – How to Build and Maintain Authentic Confidence
• STRESS LESS – ‘Stress Management’ – Strategies for Reducing
Stress Quickly and Keeping Stress Low During Busy Times
• PROTECT THE DOWNSIDE – ‘Mental Health Awareness’ – Mental Illness and Supporting Self and Others Through Struggles
• BUILDING A FORCE FIELD – ‘Building a Strong Support System’
– Who to Include and How to Build it
• CHILLIN’ – ‘Rest & Relaxation’ – Importance of it and Strategies Used by High Performers
BONUSES
High Performance Wellness Audio Course
• 5 Audio Interviews with World-Class High Performers
1. Ray Zehab – Ultra-runner and Founder of Impossible to Possible. Ray has run 7000km across the Sahara Desert non-stop; broke the record for trekking to the South Pole; run across the Gobi Desert and more
2. Shawn Smith – Co-Founder of SFU’s RADIUS Social Enterprise
Incubator and Oxford MBA graduate (Skoll Scholar)
3. Ivy So – Harvard MBA graduate, Co-Founder of HUB Ottawa and accomplished social entrepreneur
4. Mike Schauch – Wealth Manager for RBC and accomplished
mountaineer, social entrepreneur and documentary filmmaker
5. Adam Hart – Best Selling Author of Power of Food and Creator of Rå Energy Foods
• Brain Health PDF
• Mental Health Resources PDF
• The EDGE Resources PDF
• Brent’s Favourite Superfoods PDF
TESTIMONIALS
Quotes From Past EDGE Participants: "To me, the best thing is how easy it is to relate and engage with the material; it feels tailored and individualized. Also, the view on mental wellness is unique and GREAT!" - Student
"The videos contain a lot of very valuable information that we do not usually talk about or even think about, I think this program is good for schools because the new information really gets kids thinking about this subject. I definitely have found it valuable." - Student
“I love how empowering this program is, and how it's teaching me to take control of my life and teaching me to give myself permission to feel enough, to feel happy, and to enjoy my life because it is MY life.” - Student
“I had never been so aware of my judgments and thoughts, and being thoughtful of them creates a filter which generates more of a positive outlook on people and situations in general. It was really eye-opening and I felt like I had more control over my mental health and outlook.” - Student
“I find this view on mental health refreshing and inspiring. It's really different than what we usually hear and the way of tackling them seem manageable and helpful in the long run to actually permanently shift my own mental wellness.” - Student
APPLICATIONS
The EDGE – Fall, 2016 is limited to a maximum of 20 high schools and 10 youth groups
The EDGE sign up process involves an application to make sure the program is
a good fit for your school / youth group
The next EDGE program runs September-November, 2016
Applications will be accepted April 15-30, 2016
An application link will be sent out April 15, 2016
To set up a call with Brent Seal, email Allison ([email protected]) with the subject line EDGE - Fall, 2016 or sign up for email updates here:
Mavrixx.com/EDGE
FEES We have done our best to remove financial and geographic limitations to joining The EDGE, so the program operates as an online model with local facilitators
(teacher, counsellor, youth worker) and on a sliding scale for both the school/group fee and the participant fee
To make the program sustainable, we need to average $1500 for the school /
group free and $25 for the student fee
If possible on your end, we accept $2000, $2500 or $3000 for the school / group fee which helps subsidize the fee for schools / groups with financial limitations
If needed, we accept $500, $750, $1000 for the school / group fee and can try to
help with finding grants to subsidize the fee if necessary
Student /youth fees vary based on their need / economic status and range from $0, $10, $25, $35. We let the local teacher / facilitator determine the amounts
A $250 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration to secure a spot
QUESTIONS? INTERESTED?
To set up a call with Brent, please email Allison
If you have general questions, please email Jen Atchison
Program Coordinator for The EDGE
More information and sample video and email updates sign up:
Mavrixx.com/EDGE
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