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4. Connection & Belonging
Loneliness is one of the most pressing issues
facing teens today — despite being more
digitally connected than ever.
Real-world connections are vital. Programs like
The Last Stand in the UK use sport to build
belonging in diverse communities. Surf therapy
retreats like Resurface help teens process
trauma through mindfulness and nature. And
the RXV Wellness Village in Thailand invites
families to reset and reconnect through shared
movement and healthy living.
Whether it’s family dinners, outdoor adventures,
or just a heartfelt chat, connection is key.
5. Emotional Resilience &
Self-Awareness
Understanding emotions,
naming them, and
responding to them
thoughtfully — these are life
skills. And they’re teachable.
Workshops in wellness resorts
like Zulal in Qatar teach teens
emotional intelligence and
mindfulness, while spa-based
programs such as those
led by Christine Clinton are
creating teen-speci昀椀c self-care
spaces with yoga, breathwork,
massage and more.
Even creative practices like
journaling, music and art
can be powerful outlets.
As seen in London’s WEST
Youth Zone and initiatives like
Myndstream, music therapy
is helping teens process
emotions and build hope.
Historically, spas and wellness
programs focused on adults.
But that’s starting to shift.
The Rise of
Teen-Focused Wellness
Resorts like Carillon
Miami, Zulal, and
REWIRE™ are
leading the charge
with teen-speci昀椀c
retreats, workshops
and therapies. The
message? Teens need
wellness spaces —
and they need to
feel welcomed.
From mindfulness
in schools (Smiling
Mind, Australia)
to social wellness
retreats (The Place,
Bali), a new wave
of programs are
emerging to meet
teens exactly where
they are.
Wellness for teens is
no longer optional
— it’s a collective
responsibility.
As Clinton from the
Global Wellness
Institute puts it:
“We must create
safe spaces where
vulnerability is met
with compassion,
and where wellness
is introduced early to
help shape healthier
futures.”
"It’s about listening,
including, and
guiding young
people through
one of the most
challenging — yet
formative — periods
of life."
