Virtual Assemblies - Ben Cecchini-Ramos

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Save Costs, Cut Stress, And Ignite Change With Ben’s Virtual Mental Health Assembly

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Inspiring kind, mindful, and courageous teens

In the midst of a post covid teen mental health crisis, Ben’s assemblies aim to help students understand their distressed nervous system’s fight-flight-freeze reactions, to introduce easy mindful self-care practices that help, and to encourage students to seek support when they encounter life’s challenges.

3 concepts students walk away with

The Power of Mindfulness and Self-Acceptance
How to Face Mental Health Challenges Compassionately
How to Love Ourselves and Others Through It

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Let’s be clear – this isn’t just another zoom meeting hosted by some Tech-Toddler or Browser-Boggled Brenda (no offense to those that constantly find themselves Ctrl-Alt-Defeated 😂).

Ben has served over 40,000 students online and has hosted multiple events in partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) leading over 7,000 students all at once through entertaining and educational programming with remarkable reviews and student engagement.

His 30 minute virtual assemblies feature age-appropriate and engaging lessons infused with comedic videos, heart-felt storytelling, and family-friendly motivational rapping. The presentations address the unique challenges that middle and high school students face including fear of failure, being judged, bullied, and ‘cancelled’, and their struggles asking for help.

Many schools use Ben’s programs to meet their Title I, Title IV, PBIS, AVID, and Leader in Me programming requirements.

Research based, trauma informed

Ben’s lessons are based on the research of Dr. Richard C. Schwartz (Founder of Internal Family Systems), Peter A. Levine (author of Healing Trauma), and many other mindfulness based modalities.

These presentations are trauma informed and do NOT address the topics of suicide, self-harm, or sexual abuse.

30 Minutes Of Inspiration And Education

Easily Packed Into Any Period!

why virtual?

It's Easier

Let go of the stress and chaos around getting all the students to the gym or auditorium, make life on your teachers easier, and keep students in their daily routine with virtual.

It cuts costs

Get more bang for your buck, and save budget for other opportunities by cutting out the cost of Ben’s travel and accommodation and paying only for his service, time and impact.

It's just as effective

The influencer effect is real, and it is powerful! For better or worse, this generation of students look up to and listen to people on screens. Don’t resist it. Utilize it for good with this educational experience!

How it works

A simple process for even the most Technologically challenged

Principal receives email with Zoom link

Principal forwards Zoom link to Teachers

Teachers click Zoom link and students enjoy!

*Can easily use any virtual meeting software other than Zoom

**Easy Scheduling, Rescheduling, and Automated Event Reminders

Ben has impacted over 40,000 students with virtual assemblies, and has even been trusted by the NBA to lead their online All-Star Weekend youth assemblies!

who Is ben?

Ben Cecchini-Ramos is a teen motivational speaker, mental health professional, and founder of Give N’ Grow Basketball – a 501c3 nonprofit that elevates mental, emotional, and physical health of kids through basketball.

He currently lives in Nosara, Costa Rica and has impacted over 40,000 people internationally with mental health and peak performance programs.

Previously, Ben worked for the Atlanta Hawks, Under Armour, and led group therapy sessions for 13-25 year olds with acute severe mental health diagnoses through Charlie Health.

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TESTIMONIALS

From Administrators

"Ben Cecchini-Ramos is a dynamic and powerful speaker that brings to light the value of relationships and connections for students and staff. Ben's talents allow him to connect with young people through stories, pop culture, music, and humor. Ben's lived experiences help him relate to issues students may be struggling with and his vision and strategies give students hope for overcoming hardships."

Tom Langworthy, Asst. Principal, Jamestown HS, NY

"When you started rapping, that was the end for our kids...they loved it! I have never seen our students respond to a speaker with cheers and whooping! I would say quite frankly you are the most well received speaker we have ever had at this school."

Denise Alleman - Teacher, Long View High School, CO

"This presentation aligns with Casel guidelines, and it is also in support and alignment with social emotional curriculum we are using in our classrooms. Here at our school we use Second Step and Mind Up, and a lot of what Ben was teaching them today was reinforcing what we've shared with them in the classroom. It was a great support!"

Erin Mohat - Psychologist, Van Arsdale ES, CO

"Your message was one that resonated with all of our students. A real eye opening point for our students was when you asked them to raise their hands if they had ever been through something or experienced something (when you were talking about loss, fear, doubt) and when all the hands went up, the realization for them of I'm not alone was profound. They were also very impressed by your rapping skills."

Josh Stapleton, Asst. Principal, Edgewood MS, OH

"A few minutes ago one of our students was really upset.. so she stepped outside to 'manage her emotions' like she learned in the assembly.. That's what she said! I thought it was touching that she got that much from the assembly."

Najah Hameed - Director, Boys & Girls Club, MD