Our flagship initiative is called The WAY Journal for Teens, A Guided Path to Self
Discovery, is a journal with prompts designed to help teens generate insight into
who they are and what they stand for.
The word “WAY” serves two purposes. It is
an acronym for "Who
Are
You?," which is ultimately the goal of the journal. It also means finding direction
– and finding their WAY in life. The book itself is an interactive journal for junior
high and high school students to guide them through one of the toughest times in
their lives, and help them dive into questions that ultimately help them unlock hidden
insights into who they are and what their purpose is in life.
The prompts help
teens gain insight into their feelings, thoughts, hopes, and identity
– while concurrently
giving them confidence and helping them find their voice in
the process.
About The WAY Journal for Teens
Gracie was taken from us in a senseless act of violence, but that violence was committed by a lost, isolated, and confused boy. If anyone around him had given him the tools to understand himself, to process his pain instead of getting lost in it, then maybe he never would have picked up that gun.
That's why The GracieStrong Foundation developed The WAY Journal for Teens—not just as a way to help young people find their voice, but to help lost teens find their way out of the pain and confusion we've all felt at one point or another.
The WAY Journal for Teens
Helping Youth Understand the Question: “Who Are You?” and Find Purpose in Life.
The WAY Journal for Teens is a A Guided Path to Self Discovery designed to help young people unearth insight into their ambitions, hopes, wounds, and other elements that make up who they are. Journaling is scientifically proven to improve mental health, clarity, and emotional insight, but it can be difficult to learn how to journal in a way that helps us. The WAY Journal for Teens serves as a guide to learning how to do that very thing.
For young people, finding out who they are is key to crafting their purpose and learning what they're capable of. A strong sense of identity is key to mental health, which in turn helps students avoid destructive or harmful behavior. Once a young person knows who they are, they're far more able to speak up for themselves and others around them.
Knowing Yourself Gives Power to Your Voice
- Find Yourself
- Find Purpose
- Find Confidence
- Find Empowerment
- Find Your Voice
