Canadian Award-Winning Resilience Program for Youth

Peer-led mental health workshops, educator certifications and evidence-based curriculum designed alongside youth voices and experts.

Youth mental health is declining. It’s time to turn this around.

Many students are struggling quietly while teachers try to respond with limited access to programs that truly connect with their students.

The reality is this: life as a teen today is dramatically different than it was even just a decade ago, and the way we support youth must evolve too.

Resilient Youth was created to change that.
It was built, not just for youth, but with youth.

One Mission. Two Ways We Create Impact.

We help youth build resilience while also equipping educators with the tools to support them. With schools across Canada we work to deliver practical mental health education that feels honest, relatable and relevant to today’s youth.

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FOR YOUTH

Peer-Led Mental Health Presentations

Through interactive workshops, youth-created resources like our toolbooks, classroom zines, and guided activities, students learn practical strategies that support emotional regulation, self-awareness, resilience, and everyday mental wellbeing.

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FOR EDUCATORS

Resilient Youth Certifications

Through professional certifications in collaboration with Yoga in Schools, we equip educators with training in trauma-informed leadership, mindfulness and evidence-based frameworks they can immediately implement in their schools and communities.

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Our Supporters:

Our impact:

Worked with over 1300 educators from across Canada!

Reached over 40,000 students!

Over 140, 700 individuals reached through our curriculum.

After participating in our programming:

87% of youth reported feeling more prepared to handle life’s challenges after just one session.

95% of educators validated the curriculum as relevant and needed inside today’s classrooms.

After participating in our programming:

87% of youth reported feeling more prepared to handle life’s challenges after just one session.

95% of educators validated the curriculum as relevant and needed inside today’s classrooms.

Word on the Street:

Owen Vouri
★★★★★
Elementary Teacher at North Queens Community School

When Sophia came into my school for a Resilient Youth peer-lead presentation, she shared her story at my school, and students responded positively, deeply resonating with her. Sophia's blend of vulnerability, strength, and her ability to connect with the audience, combined with her storytelling skills and professionalism, make her a must-see speaker for anyone who has experienced trauma.

Jerome Stewart
★★★★★
Principal, H.M. MacDonald School

My professional development over the past 25 years usually involved interactions with other adults, in-depth research studies, or engaging with experts in their field of study. I could not have been more genuinely surprised and grateful to hear Sophia speak. She demonstrated remarkable poise, professionalism, and genuine care through her lived experiences. Her heartfelt and in-depth knowledge strengthened my beliefs on the importance of student voice. Please! Do yourself a favor, and listen to Sophia speak if you get the opportunity. She will help you understand the impact trauma can have on our youth, but more importantly take you on a journey of how trauma can be successfully navigated through mindfulness

Catherine Rahey
★★★★★
Mount Saint Vincent University Part-Time Faculty, Vice Chair Autism Nova Scotia

I had the pleasure of hosting Sophia as a guest speaker to present a Resilient Youth workshop in my second-year B.Ed class, 'Social and Emotional Learning' at Mount Saint Vincent University. As a young adolescent, she spoke authentically and honestly about the critical role teachers play in understanding the social and emotional needs of their students. Her presentation captivated my education students, who were not only thoroughly engaged but also left with valuable insights. Sophia's passion and unique perspective, even as a young teenager, add a compelling and influential voice to the conversation on social and emotional learning.

Student
★★★★★

From going through difficult things in the past, I love seeing people come in, open up, share their experiences, and help others.

Student
★★★★★

One of my friends passed away really suddenly from stage 4 brain cancer, and even though it’s been around two years, it’s still hard to think about. This presentation really helped me learn how to cope with that and even deal with school struggles. 🙂

Student
★★★★★

I thought this presentation was great. It helped me think about things I had either pushed down or never thought about before, and I really enjoyed it.

Industry Professional Judge Resilient Youth Project at the Enactus Exposition

Excellent innovation with an impressive group working on the problem to solve it. The team is very passionate, this is very impactful

Industry Professional Judge Resilient Youth Project at the Enactus Exposition

I am very impressed with this work. The passion is evident. The mental health ToolBooks are a wonderful idea!

Industry Professional Judge Resilient Youth Project at the Enactus Exposition

I am impressed with the first voice inclusion, collaboration with experts, and the presenter’s ability to connect with the audience.

If you are looking for resilience and mental health programming that students genuinely connect with, we got you.

Resilient Youth is designed to support your school community.

Click here to explore our peer-led presentations.

Click here to explore our Educator certifications.

Click here to explore our resources and curriculum.