Values Based Holistic Program for Youth

Presented By

Dr. Elizabeth Branch, Author of Man in the MirrorMarcus Branch, Master of Science, Criminal Justice, Contributing Author

Pastor Rickie Clark, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Contributing Youth ConsultantDr. Staussa Ervin, Contributing Mental Health Consultant & Yoga Instructor

Mr. Broderick Williams, Contributing Educational Consultant & Martial Arts Instructor f

Core Values Addressed

3 Components = 1 Dynamic Program

1. MENTAL – Man in the Mirror Curriculum

2. PHYSICAL – Martial Arts Bully Interruption Program

3. EMOTIONAL – Yoga for Mood Management

Pilot Program Spring 2013

• 14 Students

• 5 weeks / 2 hours per session = 10 hours

• 45 minutes on each module (mental, physical, emotional)

• Results: • Positive qualitative feedback from students• Positive qualitative feedback from parents• Positive qualitative feedback from teachers• Increase in attention in class• Increase in positive peer interaction• Increase in application of mood management• 1 self referral for mental health counseling by an adolescent male

Mental / Man in the Mirror

Mental / Man in the Mirror

Physical / Martial Arts Bully Interruption

Physical / Martial Arts Bully Interruption

Emotional /Yoga for Mood Management

Emotional / Yoga for Mood Management