High School

& Beyond

Why Use TW2 in High School?

Studies have indicated that high school students in the mid-21st century are reporting increased levels of anxiety, loneliness, use of social media, and academic pressure. At the same time they are less likely to engage in “adult-like” behavior such as learning to drive and more likely to live at home than previous generations. 

High school teachers we have spoken with have confirmed what these studies suggested, noting how difficult it is to break through the increased use of technology, waning communication skills, and increased social anxiety. Furthermore, many high schoolers are already using substances and too often have become dependent on them. High school students are often thinking about how to exist in a world where they are living with uncertainty. 

We offer TimeWise2 as one way to begin to address the current developmental needs and concurrent challenges faced by today’s high school students by helping them explore ways to use their leisure time to gain personal meaning, engage in healthy activities that contribute to their health, wellbeing, and skill development. This also supports students in contemplating post secondary opportunities, career choice and environments and navigating transitions. We hope that you can use this programto help students at each grade level think through how they use their time, and how that time use, particularly leisure time, can contribute to or detract from being a healthy, happy, and adjusted individual, particularly as they go through various transitions in life. The high school years are ideal for helping students develop autonomy, exploring intrinsic interests, and learning to be reflective and self-aware.

TimeWise2 for high school students is geared toward building mutual trust and engaging with them on pertinent topics using experiential learning and discussions based on circle process. Feel free to take the concepts and connect with students as best fits your style and situation.