🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

2.13 – Finding the Will to Keep Going: The will to keep going does not appear suddenly—it grows from tiny moments of survival. It begins when you decide that pain will not be the only voice you listen to. Sometimes, the will shows up as a whisper that says “just one more day.” When life feels impossible, focus on the smallest reason to stay, even if it’s unfinished art or someone’s laugh. Hope is not a constant flame; it’s a spark you protect from wind. Every act of self-care, like eating, walking, or crying safely, adds strength to that spark. Talk to people who remind you that you matter beyond your pain. The will to live is not about loving life instantly but refusing to let despair define you. Rest when you must; healing takes energy. The longer you keep trying, the more natural surviving becomes. One day you’ll look back and realize persistence was your quiet victory. You deserve to exist, and existence itself is proof of courage.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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