🌿 Back to Belong A Wellbeing Retreat for Young People (Ages 11+)

🌿 Back to Belong

A Young People's Wellbeing Retreat (Ages 11+)

As the summer holidays come to an end, many young people begin to experience mixed emotions about returning to school.

For some, it's excitement.
For others, it's worry, overwhelm or a loss of confidence.

Back to Belong is a calming, trauma-informed wellbeing retreat designed to help young people pause, reset and develop practical tools they can take with them into the new school year.

Hosted by The Belonging Dojo, this gentle one-day experience combines movement, creativity, mindfulness and self-reflection in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where every young person is accepted exactly as they are.

💛 Throughout the day we'll explore:

🌿 Ki-Yo Flow™ mindful movement

🧘 Mindfulness, breathing and grounding techniques

💛 Understanding emotions and building self-awareness

✨ Kintsugi-inspired identity activities

📖 Creative journalling

🎨 Wellbeing crafts

🔔 Sound relaxation

🤝 Friendship, kindness and belonging

💚 Practical wellbeing tools for everyday life

Young people will leave with simple techniques to help them feel calmer, build confidence, regulate emotions and look after their wellbeing as they return to school.

No experience is needed.

This is not about being flexible or "good" at mindfulness.

It's simply a space to slow down, connect and remember that you belong.

🌼 Who is this for?

This retreat is suitable for young people aged **11 years and over**, including those who may be:

• Feeling anxious about returning to school

• Lacking confidence

• Neurodivergent

• Deaf or hard of hearing

• Looking for a calm, supportive space

• Wanting to make new friends

Everyone is welcome.

🤍 Parent & Carer Information

Parents and carers are very welcome to stay if this helps your young person feel comfortable.

To ensure everyone has enough space to enjoy the retreat, we kindly ask that **only one parent or carer stays per young person if remaining throughout the day.**

🌿 Our Promise

At The Belonging Dojo we believe every young person deserves to feel:

💛 Safe

💛 Seen

💛 Heard

💛 Valued

💛 Like they belong

Our retreats are trauma-informed, neurodivergent-friendly, Deaf aware and designed with psychological safety at their heart.

🎒 What to bring

• Comfortable clothing

• Water bottle

• Packed lunch

• A blanket or favourite cushion if you'd like to feel extra cosy

All activities and materials are included.

We can't wait to welcome you. 💛

Please Note

This retreat is a wellbeing experience and is not a substitute for therapy or medical treatment. While the day is facilitated by a qualified therapist using trauma-informed principles, it is designed as a preventative wellbeing and personal development experience.