A place to pause.
A space to play.

By blending innovative mindful tools with joyful recreation, the Youthought community offers preventative emotional enrichment that supports reflection and resiliency—before your stress becomes your struggle.

What if emotional wellness was more accessible than
you thought?

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  • The most important thing I’ve learned from YouThought is that if you believe in yourself, people will believe in you, and that you can feel alone but there are so many people who feel the same.

    -Addison

  • ...and there she was, in the middle of Zion National Park, leading all the kids on our camping trip in mindful minutes!

    -McKenzie’s Dad

  • My 3rd grader handed me an M&M and said, 'Mom, you need this right now, just let it melt, and don't chew it ... you'll feel better

    -Keiran's mom 

  • My experience in Jens program was instrumental in discovering my inner confidence, allowing me to know it was okay to take risks. This newfound confidence has carried over into all aspects of my education and extracurricular activities, leading me to become involved in leadership roles, sports, and community service.

    -Shey

Four young girls on stage, three in the front smiling and making peace signs, one in the back holding a microphone, with a red curtain backdrop.
Magazine page with an article titled 'Kids Acting Out' featuring a woman with curly hair, wearing a black top and jeans, leaning against a white building outside, smiling.
A young girl sitting cross-legged on a rock with a desert landscape and mountains in the background. She is smiling with her eyes closed, wearing a white t-shirt, patterned shorts, and purple Crocs, with colorful scribbles on her legs.
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Jennifer Trevour and people smiling and posing together at a Thoughtful Theater booth outdoors, with books and a jar of colorful candies on the table in front, and a black banner with the Thoughtful Theater logo behind them.
Two young boys sitting outdoors near a parking lot, both wearing black shirts with the word 'TECH' printed on them, smiling at the camera.
Group of people, including children and adults, participating in a beach cleanup activity, holding garbage bags and showing thumbs up, with a black tent and palm trees in the background.
Two young girls standing behind a lemonade stand on a sidewalk, with cars and a person in the background. The stand has a large jar of lemonade, lemons, and a sign that reads 'Lemonade.'
Small blue wooden Adirondack chair with a round black disc that reads, 'I have a THOUGHTFUL kid! the play of the words THOUGHTFUL THEATER,' against a dark background.
Three smiling people standing behind a table with promotional materials, at an indoor event. Two women and one man, with a banner behind them display in the office or conference room.
Words 'You' written inside a heart and 'oOo' drawn below in the sand on a beach.
Three young girls at a bake sale table on a grassy yard with a white brick wall behind them. The table has a yellow tablecloth and various baked goods, a jar of candy, and a sign that says "Bake Sale to Raise Money for Nourish Every Child." The girls
A woman with dark curly hair and two young girls with blonde hair in a room with wooden flooring. All three are smiling and looking up at the camera with backpacks. The women are standing close together, and the girl on the left has glasses and a tie
Children gathered around a table decorating paper lanterns with markers. The table is covered with colored markers and paper lanterns, and the children appear to be enjoying an arts and crafts activity in a large room.
Child dressed as a lion with face paint, reaching towards the camera with a big smile, seated on a stage with other children in costume.
Young girls in white shirts and black skirts, many with white fluffy hair accessories, sitting and standing in a classroom, listening to a woman with long dark hair, wearing a white T-shirt with a cartoon character, who is standing at the front.
Group of children and teenagers in swimsuits and casual clothing on a sandy area near a pool, smiling and posing for a photo at a sunny outdoor location with palm trees and a building in the background.
Group of young children practicing yoga outdoors on a wooden patio, sitting on striped towels facing a woman instructor, under a large blue umbrella, with a background of seaside houses and clear skies.
Jennifer Trevour a young girl smiling for a selfie outdoors on a sunny day.
Group of children and a woman posing playfully outside a Presbyterian church building. The children are making various silly faces and gestures, standing on the sidewalk and steps near the church entrance.
Two boys at a beach table with cookies, cups, and donation info, with the ocean and a few beachgoers in the background.
Two girls dressed in pig-themed costumes with pig ears and noses, smiling and making funny faces.
Group of seven children sitting and standing on a concrete ledge outside a building, some smiling and making funny faces, with an open door behind them.
Two boys smiling, wearing black tech T-shirts, sitting outdoors with parked cars and houses in the background.
Two young girls dressed as fairies with light green tops, white skirts, and large fairy wings, sitting on the floor at a costume event, smiling at the camera.
Two books on a beige carpet, one titled 'Dopamine: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence' by Anna Lembke, and the other titled 'The Beauty of What Remains' with a subtitle about returning to the greatest aspects of ourselves.
A young girl with blonde hair sitting cross-legged outdoors on a pink surface. She has colorful scrapes on her knees, arms, and legs, and is smiling with her eyes closed. She is wearing a white T-shirt with a sun and bird design and patterned shorts.
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Two women smiling and holding a large check together indoors. The woman on the left has long brown hair and is wearing a white tank top. Jennifer Trevour is wearing a black T-shirt with blue and white text.
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Explore all things Youthought

From creative expression to calming reflection, our programs meet every learner where they are.

Youthought offers a variety of playful, mindfulness-based experiences—with even more coming soon!

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Thoughtshops

Mindfulness-based workshops or 4–10 week class series using games, activities, and original tools like the Chocolate Meditation to help students develop emotional awareness and resilience.

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Thoughtful Theater

A mindful musical theater experience where students act, sing, and explore characters’ emotions using the Play & Pause strategy to toggle between self-expression and self-reflection. develop emotional awareness and resilience.

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Thoughtful Threads

A mindful crafting class that uses hands-on projects—like weaving, beadwork, or clay—to promote emotional regulation, presence, and creative flow.

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Jennifer Trevour and a young girl taking a selfie together outdoors on a sunny day.
Jennifer Trevour taking a selfie in front of a Baldwin piano with open sheet music on it, wearing a dark sleeveless top and a silver necklace, with her hair tied up in a messy bun.
Jennifer Trevour and people standing in front of a black banner that reads 'Thoughtful Theater'. They are smiling, with one woman and three young individuals at an outdoor event table with books, a jar of colorful candies, and informational signs.
Two young girls and a Jennifer Trevour are smiling and posing for a photo indoors with a hardwood floor, a counter, and a bulletin board in the background.

Meet Jen

Founder of The Youthought Project, Jen brings over 40 years of experience as a teacher, performer, and director to her work with students of all ages. With degrees in performing arts and education—and certification in mindfulness from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center—Jen blends creativity and compassion into every offering. Her background in theater, music, and mindfulness has inspired a one-of-a-kind approach to social-emotional learning that’s playful, powerful, and deeply personal.

Let’s turn mindfulness into something you can feel, see, and smile about.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or community leader
—Youthought is here to help.