Building Strong Young People with GRIT™

Our schools and students need GRIT™ now more than ever.

GRIT™: Grief Resilience Inspires Triumph

An innovative program from Hearts of Hope designed to help middle and high school students build resilience, empathy, confidence, and empowerment.

Our young people are not alright, and the statistics are alarming. Developed by a team of experts in mental health, education, and healthcare, GRIT™ aligns with state educational standards and practices. GRIT™ aims to equip educators and their students with essential tools to handle life’s challenges, with resilience and strength. This program creates a space where participants develop coping strategies to face loss with compassion, resilience, and growth.

How does GRIT™ work?

The GRIT™ program is offered in five 45-minute segments and can be offered throughout the school year as you designate. Hearts of Hope professionals train your staff through hands-on learning, discussion, and practice. This “teach the teacher” approach prepares your professionals to implement this turnkey program effectively.

The GRIT™ Curriculum

• Grief: Overview of GRIT™ and understanding grief
• Resilience: Overcoming life’s challenges
• Inspiration: Finding strength in adversity
• Triumph: Celebrating achievements
• Creating Hope: Healing art activity

When our young people become strong, their futures become strong.

This is the promise of GRIT™.