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Exercise, Boardgame
EmpowerCanvas: Cultivating Resilience in At-Risk Youth through Art and Mindfulness
EmpowerCanvas seeks to create a nurturing, inclusive framework for at-risk youth, aiming to build resilience, promote emotional well-being & foster personal and professional growth through the integration of art-based activities and mindfulness practices.
Aims of the tool
To increase the engagement of at-risk youth in mindful art activities and mindfulness resources to enhance their emotional well-being and build resilience for personal & professional growth.
Description of the tool
During this project, we created a board game & and online platform.
The main aim of the game is to help players (at-risk youth) develop resilience by actively engaging them in tasks that foster essential life skills such as leadership, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, interpersonal skills, art and mindfulness. Youth workers play a key role in facilitating the game and guiding the players through the activities and reflections.
Online platform included digital version of the board game, art, mindulness and other resources; to support diverse youth.
Find the tools here:
https://theartmind.eu/
Available downloads:
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Tool overview
http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/5146
This tool is for
1. At-Risk Youth: The primary focus of the project is on at-risk youth who are facing socio-economic, cultural challenges & fewer opportunities. This includes young individuals who are experiencing unemployment, poverty, migration, refugee status, minority backgrounds, and discrimination. The project aims to provide them with support, resources, and opportunities to enhance their well-being, resilience, and enhance their employability possibilties. 2. Youth Workers and Educators: The project also targets youth workers and educators who play a crucial role in supporting at-risk youth. By providing training, tools, and resources, the project aims to empower youth workers and educators with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively utilize art-based activities and mindfulness practices for building resilience and promoting well-being among at-risk youth. 3. Youth Centers and Community Organizations: The project seeks to establish partnerships with youth centers and community organizations that serve at-risk youth
and addresses
Personal Development
Behind the tool
The tool was created by
ARTE M ASSOCIACAO CULTURAL E ARTISTICA NA MADEIRA, TIR CONSULTING GROUP J.D.O.O
in the context of
EMPOWER CANVAS
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Raj P (on 10 October 2025)
and last modified
3 October 2025
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