This Hope-Centric EQ Curriculum Builds Confidence & Empathy In Middle School Students During puberty, as awareness of the self and the outside world increases, so can self-consciousness, self-destructive behaviors, and self-defeating thought patterns. Building a solid foundation of empathy, confidence, and goal- oriented hope for the future can literally be life-saving for middle schoolers. Hope Rising has created a hope-centric emotional intelligence curriculum, "My Best Me", designed to teach students how to build these positive foundations within themselves. The rates of depression, anxiety, and self-destructive behaviors see a remarkable increase during the peak pubescent years, according to recent neurological studies. Due to this intense and formative transition, personal identity, confidence, and empathy are particularly important for middle schoolers. "My Best Me" encourages students to consider their personality and qualities, teaching them to appreciate their uniqueness and set goals from their strengths. It teaches students how to understand and effectively manage their stress and emotions to optimize their classroom interactions, relationships, and learning capacity. Learn more at https://hoperisingedu.com/sample-