4 What’s Next
4 What’s Next is a primary prevention program that builds psychological resiliency in students by giving them the tools to handle stress and distress now and in their future.
Bridging the Gap Between “Now” and “Next”
Transitions are tough. Whether it’s switching grades or entering college, the military, the work force, a gap year, or something else, the transition to “what’s next” can cause significant stress and greatly impact youth and young adult mental health.
The 4 What’s Next program and framework aims to equip students with transferable skills that can help bridge the gap between “now” and “next.”
4 What’s Next can be implemented in a variety of settings including high school classes, peer leader organizations, youth service agencies, school clubs, youth groups, sports teams, and more.
The Framework
The 4 What’s Next Framework aims to teach students how to effectively handle distress by “reaching in” and utilizing independent coping strategies, “reaching out” by seeking and accepting help outside of themselves, or a combination of the two. This process is followed by an assessment of how well their chosen coping method is working and encourages them to reevaluate if needed.
Program Goals
By learning and applying the 4 What’s Next Framework to their own lives, students will
- Identify individual manifestations of distress
- Understand how internal and external stressors impact mental health, and
- Build resilience by learning specific actions to improve mental wellness
Learning Modules
Over the course of 5 modules, students will understand what distress looks like for them and develop or strengthen an internal locus of control related to their mental health and emotional wellbeing. They will gain skills for psychological resiliency such as coping skills and help-seeking, and learn how to apply these skills to better manage conflict, time, and money as examples.
Cost
A standard license is just $500 and allows for unlimited use of the 4 What’s Next program for one year at a single implementation site.
Implementation
The program is delivered by one or more adult facilitators who receive access to user-friendly preparation materials. Anyone, regardless of teaching experience or background knowledge of mental health can be a 4 What’s Next Facilitator. 4 What’s Next program facilitators will receive the following to aid in effective program delivery and assessment:
- Implementation Guide
- Robust Lesson Plans
- In-depth Training Videos
- Evaluation Tools
- Downloadable Student Worksheets
- Additional Activity Options
- Ongoing Consultation
“I believe this program is extremely influential in students’ lives and helps them prepare for their new journey. I hope that more institutions will consider implementing this program to ensure the best possible outcome for their students’ futures.”
– Program Facilitator
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