YWRC Self-Care Workshop
Prepare for your adventure – body, mind, and heart!
Friday, October 3, 2025 (No school for DMPS)
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ YWRC
Workshop for teens!
Teens will learn about components of Emotional Intelligence including improving self-control, emotional regulation, empathy, and mental resilience. Led by Marcia, our Art Therapist, this day will be full of creative and motivating projects. The workshop will address the questions, “Who Am I?” and “What do I need?”.
Self-Care Workshop is free and includes lunch and snacks. Transportation is available for those within seven miles of the YWRC.
(This workshop was initially scheduled for September but has been moved to October 3.)
Self Care Workshop Flier 2025 – October
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