Foundation Training
WCCMAY2025
Foundation Training
Our deep and broad experience over the past 13 years working with youths, parents, families and the community in advancing their mental wellness informs us that a strong foundation in mental health and wellbeing is rooted in good self-care habits that is holistic and transformative. From this foundation emerges a community-based model of care that includes family, friends, parents, teachers, peers etc. We call this ecosystem the Circle-of-Care.
Mental wellness is not just the absence of mental illness, but the attainment of happiness and wellbeing. To create positive change in your mental world—to enhance your mental wellness—you need to start by looking within—tuning into your body, your breath, your mind—getting your inside right. If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place. This is a journey of change inside-out via the practice of holistic self-care—a journey in self-discovery, healing and transformation. The journey in mental wellness begins with you, the moment you decide to take ownership / responsibility of your own wellbeing. The Foundation modules will help you get started on this journey.
Program Outline (Sessions / Topics)
Duration: 3 hours
OTR Orientation
Over-The-Rainbow (OTR) is the mental wellness initiative of the WholeTree Limited, the family charity of Yen-Lu & Yee Ling Chow founded in loving memory of their dear son and only child who ended his own life at the age of 26 after suffering for many years from manic depression.
OTR is a one-stop hub for youth mental wellness, and a pioneer and trailblazer in the youth mental health space. Join us to learn more about the genesis, our mission and strategy to transform mental wellness for the 21st century - bringing mental wellness to all corners of the society while leading movement in wellbeing.
Duration: 30 minutes
Mental Health 101
Mental health is an integral part of our health. While various factors in our day to day life and/or life crisis can cause poor mental health, there are also predispositions, genes, and trauma that causes mental health issues/ illnesses. Key topics covered include:
- Common Causes and Types of Mental Health Issues among Youth
- Facts and Myths
- Signs and symptoms of the common Mental Health issues
- What to do to support
Duration: 60 minutes
Self-Care 101
“Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” – Katie Reed.
Mental wellness is not just the absence of mental illness, but the attainment of happiness and well-being. To enhance your mental well-being, you need to start by looking within; tuning into your body, your breath and your mind, to get your inside right. This is a journey in holistic self-care. Key topics covered include:
- Our Beautiful Mind – Our Troubled Mind
- Self-Care: How Full is Your Cup?
- Discovering Your 3 Best Friends
- Tending to Your Mind
- Dealing with Triggers
- Uncovering Your Values
- Listening to Your Heart
- Finding Inner Joy & Happiness
Duration: 90 minutes