“When all the hands went up, the realization for them of ‘I’m not alone’ was profound.”
Josh Stapleton, Asst. Principal, Edgewood Middle School, OH
FACE It. Love It.
A Teen Mental Health Assembly
In recent years, we’ve all faced significant loss: routines, loved ones, and a sense of ‘normalcy’. Unaddressed, this loss can trigger fear, manifesting as anxiety, anger, or depression.
Ben’s mental health assembly guides students to mindfully acknowledge and engage with these emotions, fostering self-compassion and empowering teens with new choices that support healthier, happier lives.
Through personal stories of loss and uplifting music, Ben shares research-backed self-care techniques, urging students to seek support when needed.
Watch the trailer, feel the message
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.
Many schools use Ben’s programs to meet their Title I, Title IV, PBIS, AVID, and Leader in Me programming requirements.
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 Life
ENGAGING. INSPIRING. MOTIVATING.
Real Talks From A Youth Empowerment Speaker That Understands How To Motivate Teens
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 internationally.
He currently lives in Nosara, Costa Rica and has impacted over 50,000 people around the world with mental health and peak performance programs.
Previously, Ben worked for the Atlanta Hawks, Under Armour, and Charlie Health where he led group therapy sessions for 13-25 year olds with acute severe mental health diagnoses.
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dive Deeper on Ben and his work
TESTIMONIALS
From Administrators
From students
“Ben realizes that the foundation of education is connections and relationships, so his presentation to staff was meaningful and realistic for our teachers.”
Tom Langworthy, Asst. Principal, Jamestown High School, NY
experiential ADD-ons
Great for Developing respectful, Present, and Compassionate Community
The Mindful family
parent night
Ignite a community of compassionate, kind, and connected families with an inspirational and fun night at school!
Students, parents, and interested staff are guided through 60 minutes of mindful movement, breathwork, and compassionate communication with uplifting music inspiring a playful and intimate atmosphere. The goal is to deepen the love, connection, and understanding between parents and their children, especially in relation to education.
The mindful Teacher S.E.L. Staff Training
Equip your teachers with effective and easy to implement self-care tools that will turn them into the ideal models of mindfulness for their students and at the same time decrease their stress, increase energy, and even boost their immune system!
These evidence based practices for managing emotions and compassionately communicating with students will improve teacher-student relationships and help create an empathetic school environment.
The peak performer Breathwork experience
ongoing mental health support
By hosting Ben, you are introducing your students and staff to a new advocate, professional and resource who creates content and organizes public events with the purpose of accessible and enjoyable mental health support for teens long after the assembly is over.
We are honored to help and thrilled to see all the students that choose to seek ongoing support from Ben thanks to these assemblies.
Check out a few of his YouTube videos here to get a taste!
