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Introduction Of Youth Empowerment Seminar (Yes) For Schools, Shih-Ping Kuo

Engagement & Service-Learning Summit

Abstract of Introduction of Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES) for Schools

Young people face emotional issues such as low self-esteem, depression and anxiety that are a source of great stress. Researches (Grossman, et al., 2004; Deckro, et al., 2010) showed that mind-body practices such as stretch, breathing exercise, and meditation, are many of the effective tools to reduce stress and maintain the physical and mental wellbeing. Yes-for-school Intro is a mindful wellbeing, life skill training program, integrates into schools to support the students acquire healthy and effective way to manage stress. Yes-for-school intro received the grant from Office of Engagement at …