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Project 85

A Trauma-Informed  Youth Resilience & Women Empowerment Initiative

Empowering young people and women with tools for emotional regulation, resilience, self-awareness, and personal transformation through somatic movement, mindfulness, and wellness practices.

What Is Project 85?

Project 85™ is a trauma-informed wellness initiative created by Nau Choice Wellness™ that supports young people and women through somatic movement, mindfulness, breathwork, and resilience-building practices.

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Through its Youth Resilience Initiative and Women Empowerment Initiative, Project 85™ partners with organizations to provide supportive wellness education tailored to the needs of each population.

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Designed for youth-serving organizations, the Youth Resilience Initiative proProject 85™ is built on the belief that everyone deserves access to tools that support healing, growth, and transformation.

How and Why Project 85 Started

Project 85™ was created from a belief that young people and women deserve opportunities to develop the emotional tools, resilience, and self-awareness needed to navigate life's challenges.

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Founder Sophie Nau created Project 85™ as an extension of Nau Choice Wellness™ and its mission to support resilience, emotional wellness, and whole-person healing.

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After recognizing how unresolved stress, trauma, and emotional challenges can impact choices, relationships, and a person's sense of self-worth, Sophie envisioned initiatives that provide individuals with practical tools they can explore within their own bodies and carry with them beyond the program.

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Through the Youth Resilience Initiative, Project 85™ supports young people in developing emotional awareness, resilience, and healthier ways of responding to life's challenges.

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Through the Women Empowerment Initiative, Project 85™ supports women in recognizing their strengths, reconnecting with themselves, embracing personal choice, and discovering new possibilities for growth and empowerment.

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Both initiatives reflect the belief that a person's experiences do not define their potential and that meaningful change can begin with small, intentional choices.

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The Meaning Behind Project 85™

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The name Project 85™ represents transformation:

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8 — Strength, Personal Power, Discipline, Leadership, and Achievement.

5 — Change, Freedom, Adaptability, and Transformation.

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Together, Project 85™ represents the journey of moving forward with strength, purpose, and possibility.

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Through its two initiatives, Project 85™ seeks to create opportunities for individuals to recognize their potential, build resilience, and move toward a future shaped not only by their experiences, but also by their choices.

Who Project 85 Serves

Project 85™ partners with organizations dedicated to supporting young people and empowering women through trauma-informed wellness education, somatic movement, mindfulness, breathwork, and resilience-building practices.

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Youth Resilience Initiative

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Project 85™ partners with youth-serving organizations, including:​

  • Juvenile justice programs and youth detention facilities

  • Schools and educational programs

  • Community centers

  • Foster care agencies and residential facilities

  • Transitional housing programs for youth

  • Youth substance use treatment and rehabilitation facilities

  • Family support and crisis intervention centers

  • Youth organizations and mentorship programs

  • Other youth-focused community-based and supportive service organizations

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Women Empowerment Initiative

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Project 85™ partners with organizations dedicated to supporting women through life's challenges, transitions, and opportunities for personal growth, including:​

  • Domestic violence shelters and safe houses for women

  • Women's transitional housing and supportive housing programs

  • Foster care transition programs supporting young women

  • Programs serving emancipated young women

  • Women's substance use treatment and recovery facilities

  • Residential treatment and rehabilitation programs serving women

  • Women's reentry and reintegration programs

  • Community organizations and support programs for women experiencing hardship

  • Organizations supporting women recovering from abuse, neglect, or difficult life circumstances

  • Other women-focused community-based and supportive service organizations

Our Approach

Each partnership is approached with care, respect, and consideration for the population served. Program activities are adapted to the organization's setting and participants' needs, with an emphasis on personal choice, emotional awareness, resilience, and empowerment.

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Project 85™ works through organizational partnerships to make supportive wellness education accessible to the individuals and communities who may benefit from it.

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