Partnering for Success

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In 2022, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses partnered with Sycamores for the second year to provide wellness support to members of the 2023 Royal Court. In addition to the public speaking and etiquette skills, media and speech training provided to members of the Court, members of Sycamores’ clinical staff supported the young women by discussing behavioral health wellness in both group and individual settings. Their efforts helped the Court members expand their healthy coping strategies to use throughout the Rose Parade season, which takes place during the girls’ busy senior year of high school, and beyond. One member of the Royal Court shared that her Sycamores clinician helped her develop important time management skills as she navigated the Royal Court experience.

According to Sycamores President and CEO Debra Manners, “With all of the excitement and opportunities associated with this wonderful time, we recognize serving on the Royal Court can also call for extra coping skills.” Manners continued, “We are honored to be able to offer wellness support to the members of the Royal Court again this year.”

The goal of this partnership is to prepare the young women for the next stage of life by utilizing the wellness tools that Sycamores provides. In addition, the unique partnership allowed the Tournament to shine a light on the year-round efforts of Sycamores as they strive to build strong families and resilient communities through human connection.