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Resilient Youth: Healing Through Education | Calgary News
Two sisters, driven by grief after losing their aunt and beloved teacher in a tragic shooting, are revolutionizing youth mental health in schools. Jenny and Sophia Kierstead-Abbass launched Resilient Youth — a powerful program teaching kids to manage anxiety, loneliness, and social media pressures — with training sessions in Halifax drawing over 80 educators, more than double their expectations. Sophia, now a psychology student, turns her pain into practical tools, while Jenny, a longtime school yoga advocate, fills a critical gap in mental health education. Their curriculum focuses on…
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