KIPS Youth, LifeSkills for Youth

Project overview

A digital learning programme giving young people aged 13–16 knowledge and concrete tools to handle stress, restlessness, worry, overthinking and difficult emotions, through short films and simple everyday exercises.

Background

Many young people struggle with stress, restlessness and overwhelming thoughts, yet practical help is often hard to access. KIPS UNG ('Knowledge and tools for an easier everyday life') was developed by KBT to meet young people where they are: through short, engaging films they learn to understand their own reactions, give difficult thoughts less space, and direct their attention towards what matters to them. The programme has two tracks, one for young people themselves, and one for professionals with training films, guidance material and documents for follow-up.

Objectives

• · Help young people aged 13–16 understand common reactions to stress, restlessness and difficult situations
• · Teach concrete methods that make it easier to handle thoughts and feelings
• · Build gradually greater confidence, coping and mastery in everyday life
• · Give professionals films, guidance material and tools for following up young people

Partners

• · KBT Competence
• · Youth services and schools

KBT's role

KBT developed the programme concept, the film-based learning content and the professional guidance material, and operates the digital platform at kips-ung.no.

Target groups

• · Young people aged 13–16
• · Professionals working with youth
• · Schools and youth services

Activities

• · Short educational films for young people
• · Simple exercises that can be used in everyday life
• · Professional films, guidance material and documentation for practitioners
• · A three-step learning approach: Understand, Practice, Master

Results / expected results

• · The KIPS UNG digital platform launched at kips-ung.no
• · Film-based learning modules for both young people and professionals

Timeline

1. Programme development

   2024

2. Digital platform launched at kips-ung.no

   2025

3. Public launch, films for youth and professionals

   2026