Positively Caviar Offers Opportunity for Students to ‘Flourish & Grow’ in Back-to-School Wellness Workshop

August 12, 2025

Positively Caviar Inc. , a DMV-based nonprofit, is hosting its fourth annual "Flourish & Grow" back-to-school summer wellness workshop at the R.I.S.E Demonstration Center in Southeast D.C. on August 16. The program aims to provide middle school students with practical tools for managing stress, building mental resilience, and establishing healthy habits through activities including affirmation exercises, healing techniques, and nutrition education.

Who is affected

Middle school students in Washington D.C., particularly those in Southeast
Young African Americans in underserved communities
Adolescents between ages 12-17 who experience major depressive episodes
Parents of the students
Schools and academic institutions in the D.C. area
Nearly 3,000 D.C. adolescents who experience major depressive episodes annually

What action is being taken

Hosting the "Flourish & Grow" back-to-school summer wellness workshop on August 16 at the R.I.S.E Demonstration Center
Providing immersive educational experiences from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. including affirmation exercises and healing techniques
Offering mindfulness methods such as yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises
Conducting team-building and problem-solving activities to build better external relationships
Maintaining relationships with workshop attendees through local partnerships, post-event surveys, and social media interactions

Why it matters

Nearly 3,000 adolescents in D.C. between ages 12-17 experience major depressive episodes annually, with more than a third receiving no treatment
Poor mental health leads to poor school performance, higher dropout rates, and shorter life expectancy
The program addresses mental health in a culturally relevant way for young African Americans, helping break generational barriers and stigmas
Early intervention can prevent negative thoughts, feelings, and help with emotion regulation
The workshops provide tools that can benefit youth throughout their lives, not just during adolescence
The CDC's 2024 mental health guide supports prioritizing mental wellness in schools

What's next

Positively Caviar aims to expand into schools beyond the summer workshop
The organization plans to continue building community connections through local partnerships
They intend to involve parents and schools in their mental wellness initiatives
Post-event surveys will be conducted to gauge effectiveness and improve future programs
The organization seeks to increase sponsorships as community interest grows

Read full article from source: The Washington Informer