School Workshops that lead students to discover & live their Top 5 Strengths
Put strengths at the centre of your wellbeing program
Depression, anxiety, self-doubt, and self-harm in teens are all on the rise.
66%
1 in 5
75%
So many know their weaknesses, few know their strengths.
Since 2016, MyStrengths has helped over 85,000 teens discover their strengths:
Students who attend our workshops self-report that:
- 86% accurately discovered their top 5 strengths
- 81% had more acceptance of their peers
- 79% grew in confidence and self-esteem
School workshops for stage 4-5-6 students
Year 7-8
Building a resilient foundation in early high school helps young teens bravely face and overcome the challenges ahead.
Students will:
- Learn the 4 things resilient people do
- Discover their Top 5 Character Strengths
- Adopt a strengths mindset as the foundation for resilience
- Develop strategies for facing hardship, stress, bullying, and disappointment
- Take Home Beautiful “keeper” Strengths Pack
How it works:
- Students will attend an 80-110 minute workshop – usually in class-sized groups
- MyCharacter “junior’ assessment” – first steps to discovering their strengths
- Our team uses great stories, small group discussions, role plays and games to equip students with strategies for resilience
- Schools get a complete strengths and wellbeing profile on each student
Year 9-10
At 15-17yrs old, adolescents are in a critical phase of identity formation. As teens wrestle with the big question ‘who am I?!’ they too often focus on their limitations, struggles, and weaknesses.
Students will:
- Discover their top 5 strengths
- Understand how these inform identity, esteem and future choices
- Grow in acceptance of peers
- Take home beautiful “keeper” strength cards and parent pack
How it works:
- Students will attend an 80-110 minute workshop – usually in class-sized groups
- MyStrengths Assessment
- Our team lead an engaging presentation, 1:1 coaching sessions, with interactive small group discussion
- Schools get a complete strengths and wellbeing profile on each student
Year 11-12
A LIFE READY program for senior high.
Many teens in late high school feel lost, unprepared, and anxious about the unknown years ahead. 66% of 16 year olds report their future causes significant stress and angst.
Students will:
- Learn to plan their future in light of their strengths
- Discover what motivates them
- Set goals for critical areas of life and development
- Receive a take-home goal setting and resilience journal
How it works:
- Students will attend a 90-120 minute workshop – usually in class-sized groups
- MyFuture Journal – looking at habits, goals, relationsihps, resilience.
- Our team deliver an engaging presentation and lead interactive small group discussion
- The MyFuture Journal contains an extra 4 hours of Life Ready content, shared in either break out seminars or class sessions.
Become a MyStrengths Facilitator to run these workshops yourself!
We train you to implement a strengths-based approach in a high school setting.
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Accredited training courses
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Learn from passionate professionals
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Gain the knowledge to run this program and make a real difference with your students
Be the Strengths-Expert at your school!
Trusted by hundreds of schools
Hear what educators have to say about MyStrengths:
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“All girls at Ascham School know their strengths. MyStrengths provides a platform that makes it easy, clear and compelling.”
Carolyn Heinz
HT Co-Curricular, Ascham School -
“There are so many students who feel lost or have self-doubt. MyStrengths is the best tool I’ve seen to turn it around.”
Travis Mauvae
SSO, Glenfield Park School -
“I’ve seen huge engagement from our most needy students to our most advanced. I couldn’t recommend it higher.”
Avryl Queffert
Principal, Liverpool Girls High School
3 Simple Steps
to get MyStrengths into your school:
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Send Us An Enquiry
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Run MyStrengths Programs
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Become a
Strengths-Based School
Schools get a complete strengths and wellbeing profile for every student with the MyStrengths Dashboard.
Get data, trends, and reports on each group who complete the MyStrengths assessment and our follow up wellbeing survey.
You’ll be able to measure the effectiveness of our workshops and track how they have grown students self-esteem and acceptance of others.
Get clarity on the key issues your students are facing and tailor your wellbeing programs accordingly.