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4. Connection & Belonging
Loneliness is one of the most pressing issues
facing teens today — despite being more
digitally connected than ever.
Real-world connec琀椀ons are vital. Programs like
The Last Stand in the UK use sport to build
belonging in diverse communi琀椀es. Surf therapy
retreats like Resurface help teens process
trauma through mindfulness and nature. And
the RXV Wellness Village in Thailand invites
families to reset and reconnect through shared
movement and healthy living.
Whether it’s family dinners, outdoor
adventures, or just a hear琀昀elt chat,
connec琀椀on is key.
5. Emotional Resilience & SelfAwareness
Understanding emo琀椀ons, naming
them, and responding to them
though琀昀ully — these are life skills.
And they’re teachable.
Workshops in wellness resorts like
Zulal in Qatar teach teens emo琀椀onal
intelligence and mindfulness, while
spa-based programs such as those
led by Chris琀椀ne Clinton are crea琀椀ng
teen-speci昀椀c self-care spaces with
yoga, breathwork, massage and more.
Even crea琀椀ve prac琀椀ces like
journaling, music and art can
be powerful outlets. As seen in
London’s WEST Youth Zone and
ini琀椀a琀椀ves like Myndstream, music
therapy is helping teens process
emo琀椀ons and build hope.
Historically, spas and wellness
programs focused on adults. But
that’s star琀椀ng to shi昀琀.
