The Art of Being Person: Week 6, "Making It on Your Own"

Topic: Mental Health, Community Support & Building a Life
Date:
Wednesday, July 15
3:00–5:00 PM
Learning Objectives
Participants will put it all together:
- Understand burnout and self-care basics
-Learn how to ask for help
- Build a support network map
-Explore purpose, identity, and resilience
Activities
-Community resource mapping
- Budgeting for independence exercise
- “What kind of adult do I want to be?” reflection
- Goal-setting workshop
- Celebration and certificate ceremony
Suggested Guest Speakers
-Young entrepreneur or artist
-Therapist or social worker
- Former foster youth advocate or mentor
Art Component
Participants create self-portrait mixed-media works:
“The person I am becoming.”
Take-Home Skill
Students leave with:
- Resource packets
- Resume copies
- Goal worksheets
-Emergency contacts template
-Certificate of Completion
Ticket Prices: $20 per person