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Raising Resilience Program
We want our kids to be able to cope with
change. bullies. heartbreak. stress. loss. life.



As kids, we weren't taught how to cope with our emotions. Most of us learned how to bottle them up, ignore them, and analyze instead of feeling. That is, of course, until the anger, anxiety, and stress couldn't be stuffed down anymore ... and we found ourselves exploding.

When we went through middle school, it was dog eat dog. There were no school counselors, and when we went to our parents — if our parents were safe — they didn't really know how to help.

Things have changed. In some ways, for the better. We now have resources we didn't have before. We know more than our parents did. But things are also a lot harder for our kids than they used to be, and sometimes being a modern parent is downright terrifying.

After all, we weren't raised for this. We were raised when "free range parenting" was just parenting. When online bullying and filters weren't a thing. When kids didn't shoot other kids.

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In this changing world, mental health skills are non-negotiable.

To get through childhood — let alone the rest of their lives — our kids need to be raised differently than we were. But...

► How do we teach these skills without a degree in mental health?

► How do we know what's important and what's not?

► And how do we learn alongside our kids, because we haven't mastered these skills ourselves?

► How do we teach these skills when we're already totally overwhelmed and don't need yet another thing to do?

Believe it or not, science has already figured out what kids need to prevent a mental health crisis.

We've created a simple, easy-to-execute way to help you learn and teach these skills right at home.

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Create rapid understanding of vital skills
with expert-designed tools + easy-to-implement guides.

We're moms, and we know where you're at. You're already doing a lot (and you're doing a great job at it, we might add).
You just need a bit of structure and added support to take what you're doing and supercharge it.

What will you learn?

Below are the themes we explore during the 11 month Raising Resilience program.

Visual structure has been proven to help people of all ages — but especially kids — feel safe and less stressed. In month one, we help you to easily implementvisual routines, rhythms, and rituals. We promise, you'll be totally blown away by big of an impact it makes.

All of our future months build upon this foundation.

We want our kids to feel comfortable coming to us when they're upset, need help, or have messed up. 

We do this by strengthening the parent-child relationship. In month two, we help you have open conversations and reassure your kids that you'll always be there — even when they've made a big mistakes.

Then in month four, we build upon those skills by helping you to implement sustainable one-on-one time that doesn't mess with your mental health (that is, no playing barbies or Minecraft for hours on end).

This is the groundwork we must lay to build more trust and understanding.

With this combination of guides and tools, you will:

▪︎ involve kids in ongoing conversations that foster a deeper connection;create a supportive network of trusted individuals (Who is a safe grown-up to talk to and why?); 

▪︎ strengthen the relationship between caregiver and child by establishing ongoing Special Time that the child can rely on;

▪︎ have tangible tools to fall back on when things get hardcreate a common language for approaching hard things;

▪︎ have the confidence that you, as a parent, can help guide them through hard stuffeven thoughyou weren’t taught this stuff as a kid.

We'll help you create a sense of safety and connection with your kids, so they'll feel safe coming to you with big and little things. If you're having issues with your child, these skills are the first to build. 

Emotional literacy is absolutely vital for mental health long-term, and we've broken it down into several chunks.

We begin in month three, where we show you how to easily teach your kids to name their emotions and find where they live in the body, which is key for learning to manage them.

After a couple of months using this language together, we follow up in month five by teaching them how to begin to use coping skills

With this combination of guides and physical tools you will:

▪︎ understand and address your child's inner fight/flight/freeze response;

▪︎ develop skills to manage emotional and physical responses;

▪︎ identify unhelpful reactions;

▪︎ increase the whole family's tolerance for stress;

▪︎ Have tangible tools to fall back on when things get hard;

▪︎ Create a common language for approaching hard things;

▪︎ have the confidence that you, as a parent, can help guide them through hard stuffeven though you weren’t taught this stuff as a kid.

We'll help you create a common language so that you and your kids can have healthy, productive conversations about emotions and their impact. By the end, you'll find that your child can name emotions, identify how they feel in the body, understand that emotions ebb and flow throughout the day, and understand why coping skills work (which means they're a lot more likely to actually use them!).

Teaching kids to deal with overwhelm and creatively problem-solve is no easy feat. Learning how to analyze situations, generate solutions, and set goals requires practice and simple strategies.

We begin to introduce these concepts in month seven, where we teach kids about overwhelm and recognizing the early signs of an emotional explosion. These lessons build on previous lessons and utilize the coping skills we've already introduced.

In month eight, we teach kids the skills they need to solve both in-the-moment, small problems, and how to break down bigger and more overwhelming problems into less stressful chunks.

With this combination of guides and physical tools you will:

▪︎ teach kids that they have power in every situation, to either let it be terrible, or to make a plan B;

▪︎ help them address unhelpful thoughts that keep them stuck;

▪︎ give them in-the-moment strategies to work through timely issues;show them how to work through feelings of overwhelm to find a solution to bigger problems;

▪︎ Have tangible tools to fall back on when things get hard;

▪︎ Create a common language for approaching hard things;have the confidence that you, as a parent, can help guide them through hard stuffeven though you weren’t taught this stuff as a kid.

By the end of this class, kids should be able to work through unhelpful thoughts and reframe situations to be more solution-oriented. They'll be able to manage feelings of overwhelm, identify which problem is the biggest, and work on a plan to solve it. They will also recognize when their thoughts may be getting twisted, and take a step back before it causes and emotional explosion.

Hearing your kids say things like, "I'm so stupid!" or "nobody likes me!" is heartbreaking. Creating a sense of self-worth and belonging are vital for self-confidence.

Positive self-talk is a coping skill that needs to be developed, and we introduce the concept in month six, building off strong research about positive self-talk and affirmations.

We continue this theme in month nine, where we'll help you solidify their confidence in their role in your family. This is a great way to build resilience when faced with any challenge, but will also help your kids feel better right away.

With this combination of guides and physical tools, you will:

▪︎ help kids shift into a solution-oriented mindset rather than getting down on themselves;

▪︎ remind them of how capable they are and the power they have in their own lives;

▪︎ Show them their role in the family puzzle and help them to recognize that their voice is heard in their family;

▪︎ Have tangible tools to fall back on when things get hard;

▪︎ Create a common language for approaching hard things;have the confidence that you, as a parent, can help guide them through hard stuffeven though you weren’t taught this stuff as a kid.

By the end of these months, kids will feel valued for their own unique contributions to your home. They'll be able to rely on power phrases to get through hard situations, training their brain to focus on existing strengths and developing more self-confidence with each "win."

Wouldn't it be fabulous if our kids could learn the value of creating balance in their lives (and how to do it), rather than growing up overwhelmed, overcommitted, and addicted to the "hustle"?

Our final months have this long-term goal in mind and the short-term benefit of empowering your kids to care for themselves, which benefits their mental health now (and makes your life way easier).

With this combination of guides and physical tools, you will:

▪︎ have a common language to discuss creating a balanced lifestyle;

▪︎ understand how to sustainably take care of themselves and their own spaces;

▪︎ Have tangible tools to fall back on when things get hard;

▪︎ Create a common language for approaching hard things;

▪︎ have the confidence that you, as a parent, can help guide them through hard stuffeven though you weren’t taught this stuff as a kid.

By the end of these months, kids will work on creating balance every day, including practicing gratitude and self-care rituals daily. Kids will understand their daily tasks and what it takes to reset their spaces at the end of each day, doing so in a sustainable way.

Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't

What's included in our easy-to-implement, straight-to-your-door program:

A roadmap for learning and teaching each skill, in the form of a easy-to-digest 26-page Power Up booklet.

A physical tool, mailed to you along with your Power Up, to easily implement the skill in your home.

One page deep-dives into the skill so you understand the "how" and "why" behind the lesson.

Everything you need and nothing you don't — plus extra resources like videos & research to go even deeper (if you want).

Totally optional video Q&As (they're written out in your Power Up, too!) and audio content — all accessible via QR codes.

Skills to use in good times and bad — like a first aid kit you can always refer back to.

A common language for handling current and future problems.

A step-by-step approach for creating a positive foundation for kids' mental health.

Confidence in your ability to be the go-to person for your kids.

A resource library that never expires, disappears, or goes out-of-date.

Subscribe to Our Monthly Program for One Skill a Month

Each month builds upon the last, making it totally do-able to teach your kids everything they need to know.

Month 1

Everyday Structure

Month 2

Open Communication

Month 3

Identifying Emotions

Month 4

Building Connection

Month 5

Understanding Emotions

Month 6

Kids' Empowerment

Month 7

Managing Emotions

Month 8

Problem-Solving and Overwhelm

Month 9

Family Culture + Values

Month 10

Maintaining Your Environment

Month 11

Well-Being + Self-Care

Mostly Digital

✔ Monthly 8-10 minute, easy-to-digest video masterclass for parents (and transcript), taught by Parent Coach Danielle Bettmann

✔ Printable Coloring Sheets + Activity pages for kids to do without your assistance, reinforcing what they've learned and providing a reminder of the benefits of using the skill

✔ Physical tool created just for this program (such as a card deck or book) that helps you teach the skill and use when future issues arise, mailed to you monthly

✔ PDF Quick Reference Guide to using the physical tool and implementing it in your household

✔ Answers to frequently asked questions about each skill (and the ability to submit your own, to be answered by our experts)

✔ Recommended additional resources if you want to take a deeper dive on the topic

✔ On-demand text support to deal with pushback from kids, questions about implementation, or concerns about whether you're "doing it right" (spoiler alert: you probably are!)

Mostly Mailed

✔ Monthly 8-10 minute, easy-to-digest video masterclass for parents (and transcript), taught by Parent Coach Danielle Bettmann

✔ Physical Coloring Sheets + Activity pages for kids to do without your assistance, reinforcing what they've learned and providing a reminder of the benefits of using the skill, mailed to you monthly

✔ Physical tool created just for this program (such as a card deck or book) that helps you teach the skill and use when future issues arise, mailed to you monthly

✔ Physical Quick Reference Guide to using the physical tool and implementing it in your household, mailed to you monthly

✔ Answers to frequently asked questions about each skill (and the ability to submit your own, to be answered by our experts)

✔ Recommended additional resources if you want to take a deeper dive on the topic

✔ On-demand text support to deal with pushback from kids, questions about implementation, or concerns about whether you're "doing it right" (spoiler alert: you probably are!)

Or, Break it Down into Individual Themes You Need Right Now:

Each masterclass includes two months of our year-long program, so you can get right to working on your child's most pressing issues.

Never Underestimate Your Influence as a Parent.

You've got them — and we've got you.

Based on Decades of Solid Science.

Science has already figured out how to protect kids from mental health crises.

We've taken that research and used it to create the first at-home program to help parents easily teach mental health skills to their elementary-aged kids. 

This comprehensive program is complemented by a physical tool that will arrive in the mail each month, reinforcing the lessons you're learning together. Every month is designed to build upon the skills learned previously.

To the right, you'll see the protective factors for kids' mental health, based on a 2009 study about preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in kids. Mighty + Bright's Raising Resilience™ Program checks all the boxes.

Our goal is to create a foundation for positive mental health, and a new generation of kids who have the skills they need to cope with life's toughest stuff.

Disclaimer:

Please remember that the diagnosis and treatment of depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders requires trained medical professionals. The information provided on this web site or links to other information are to be used for educational purposes only. It should NOT be used as a substitute for seeking professional care for the diagnosis and treatment of any mental/psychiatric disorders. Our information is designed to be used to bolster family support and should be used in conjunction with professional care if needed. If you believe your child is in crisis, please immediately call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency room. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is also available 24/7. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)


*https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/28/well/mind/mental-health-kids-suicide.html
**https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-06-15/why-weve-declared-a-state-of-emergency-for-childrens-mental-health
***https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/28/well/mind/mental-health-kids-suicide.html
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