‘Grounded’ program inspires teen mindfulness, peace work
Kaylyn Webb, a senior at East High School, gives a presentation during the group at East High School. The students worked a year on projects that include using social media in positive ways, poetry that explores culture and identity, a teen-focused mindfulness journal to cope with stress, the importance of connecting with nature, and others. The students shared their work in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
A Memphis documentary, “Me and the Light,” inspired the school curriculum Grounded that has touched hundreds.
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