Mirror Made: The Story of Me (Ages 8-12)
Discover who you are beyond pressure, labels, or expectations.
Service Description
An immersive workshop for youth ages 8–12 exploring identity and self-worth through storytelling, expressive arts, and mindfulness. This trauma-informed program provides a safe space for young people to discover their inner world and build emotional literacy through creative projects and collaborative discussions. Mirror Made: The Story of Me is a bold, creative, and emotionally affirming workshop for youth ages 8–12. It helps them explore identity, self-worth, culture, and personal growth through storytelling, expressive arts, and connection. This trauma-informed, nonclinical program creates a safe environment where young people discover who they are beyond pressure, labels, or comparison. In a world filled with social media, peer pressure, and unrealistic standards, many children struggle to feel confident in their own voice. Mirror Made helps youth reconnect with their inner world through creativity and emotional literacy. Rather than focusing on perfection, the program encourages participants to embrace their individuality and recognize their identity as a strength. Participants engage in creative journaling, visual arts, guided storytelling, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning. Each session explores a different layer of identity—family, culture, community, emotions, resilience, and personal strengths. Youth reflect on vital questions: Who am I? What makes me unique? What kind of future do I want to create? Sessions are designed to feel welcoming and empowering. Participants create identity collages, dream maps, community artwork, "Roots & Branches" family trees, and self-portraits. Group activities strengthen empathy, communication, confidence, and emotional awareness while forming healthy peer connections. The program uses grounding exercises like mindfulness and breathing to keep youth emotionally safe. Sharing is always voluntary. Facilitators use culturally responsive practices that affirm every background, identity, and voice. Youth develop critical skills in self-awareness, relationship building, and healthy expression. The program concludes with a celebratory youth showcase. Participants share selected artwork and stories with families and community members, transforming self-expression into visibility. Mirror Made teaches young people that they are already worthy, valuable, and enough.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Welcome to Grounded Stars! Participant Group Rules — Please Read Carefully There are no refunds. Please reach out if you need to reschedule your missed class. We're happy to help. Our group spaces are designed to be safe, supportive, and protected spaces for youth and young adults. To keep it that way, everyone must follow these important rules while participating in any class, workshop, or group session. Camera Rules Cameras must stay ON during the entire session so we can protect the group and make sure everyone is really who they say they are. If you need to step away, you must tell the facilitator in chat or on camera before leaving. You can only be away for up to 10 minutes. If your camera is off and you ignore two reminders from the facilitator, you will be removed from the session for safety reasons. Respect and Behavior Rules Always show respect to other participants and facilitators. No bullying, harassment, or disrespectful language. No foul language, slurs, or hateful speech — this is a safe zone for everyone. Be open-minded and supportive of others, no matter their background or life experiences. Privacy and Safety Rules No sharing your contact information (phone numbers, social media, email, addresses) in the group or after the group. Do not ask for or pressure anyone else to share their personal information. You must be alone on camera, with no friends or family joining your screen unless it’s a family program. They can sit beside you. You must join from a quiet, safe space with no background distractions like loud TV, phone calls, or music. Dress Code You must be FULLY dressed in public-appropriate clothing during all sessions. Time and Attendance Be on time! The session will start on time, and anyone joining late may not be allowed in. Frequent lateness, disruptive behavior, or ignoring these rules will lead to removal from the group and may impact your ability to join future programs. By joining our group, you agree to follow these rules. Repeated or serious violations will result in being removed from the group, and we will notify your guardian or case manager if needed. We want this space to feel good for everyone — let’s keep it safe, focused, and supportive!
Contact Details
535 Fifth Avenue 4th floor, New York, NY, USA
9142944639
kierra@groundedstars.com