Produced in Partnership with
The Heroic Journey
Mental Health Sample
Welcome!
We are thrilled to present this groundbreaking Social Emotional Learning program — created by psychologists and veteran educators — which teaches crucial skills, using stories and characters that children find relatable.
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As teachers, educators, and parents, we continually ask:
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How can we teach and inspire children to emulate introspective, self-compassionate, empowered behavior for themselves, when faced with internal challenges?
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How can we instill the skills and values that lead children to enact pro-social, compassionate behavior in their communities — especially when they encounter injustice and cruelty?
The Heroic Journey teaches children to act heroically — for themselves and others.
We look forward to this journey with you!
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Dr. Chris Coker, Carrie Goldman,
Dr. Janina Scarlet, Chase Masterson,
And the Y-USA / Pop Culture Hero Coalition Team
Why Pop Culture?
Research shows that children learn most effectively in ways that they find relatable, accessible — and fun! Here is a video by Coalition Chief Psychologist and Neuroscientist Dr. Janina Scarlet, which explains our use of stories and characters which contain valuable lessons, and which children love.
Lessons Menu
Unit One
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1-1 Identity
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1-2 Mindfulness
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N-1 Tracking Daily Habits
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1-4 Self Compassion
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N-2 Emotional Eating
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1-5 Resilience
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1-6 Origin Story
Unit Two
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2-1 What Makes a Personal Hero?
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N-3 Energy and Food Balance
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2-2 Connecting With a Personal Hero
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2-3 Importance of Representation
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N-4 Making Healthy Food Choices
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2-4 Everyday Heroism
Unit Three
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3-2 Understanding Different Targets
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N-5 Building Positive Self-Image and Self-Esteem
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3-3 Empathy
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3-4 Implicit Bias
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3-5 How to Safely Help a Target