GiveThx is a research-validated digital program that strengthens student wellbeing & social-emotional skills using gratitude science
Send digital thx notes to recognize positive behaviors, reinforce connection, and appreciate students and staff - anywhere, anytime.
Write reflections, identify goals, and complete lessons using a flexible digital curriculum of integrated, school-wide practices.
Build healthy relationships, develop social emotional skills, and increase wellbeing among staff and students for improved school climate.
There are many ways to introduce GiveThx in your school community. It's flexible and easy to implement for teachers, administrators, counselors, and students.
Our three programs include:
Research shows gratitude practice improves connection and mental health. After just 6 weeks of use, GiveThx improved students’ mental wellbeing, increased life and relationship satisfaction, and decreased anxiety, negativity, depression, and stress.
“I am really enjoying GiveThx because I get to feel more connected with other students in my grade and it gives me a better opportunity to give gratitude to others during social distancing."
"During this time of uncertainty and upheaval GiveThx has allowed staff and students to continue to have an authentic connection with each other that supports a sense of community, personal relationships, and safety.”
“I have been moved by the depth in the notes of gratitude that have been exchanged and the bond that GiveThx has helped build amongst my students. It has acted as a line of beautiful communication now that we are forced to be sheltered in place.”
"I'd say it is a turnkey way of developing positive culture in a class/school. It is also an effective method of identifying students who need better peer relationships."
"GiveThx has made school feel more comfortable. Having time to acknowledge classmates and receive appreciations makes me feel more motivated."
“This has been a godsend during at-home learning. It's really helped my advisory group stay bonded, and it's increased the 'warm fuzzy' feelings they appear to have with each other online.”
"Receiving Thx notes from my classmates made me feel like I was welcomed in my community and it made me feel happy."
Students share what they like about using GiveThx, and how it positively impacts their school experience.
