ELSEWISE
We don't tell you who to be. We help you find out who you are.
Short cards about thoughts, feelings, friendship, boundaries and the future. For everyone whose head is still loud at 11 pm.
Clear words. Old school. Your own decisions.
No diagnoses, no coaching. If it gets too much: 116 111 (Germany).
KLARTEXT
No is a complete sentence. The reason is optional.
KOPF VOLL?
Your head has 27 tabs open right now. Which one really needs an answer today?
ALTE SCHULE
You can forgive and still keep your distance.
From the KOPF VOLL? series · free
Kopf voll? Start with one thing.
One page with four boxes, to print out or simply copy into your notebook. No account, no email. You don't have to show anyone what you write.
1
What happened?
2
What do I think about it?
3
What do I know for sure, and what am I only guessing?
4
Which next step is mine?
The sample page is in the works. Soon you can download it here.
Six series
What ELSEWISE is about
Short cards about whatever is on your mind right now. First we describe what happens. Then we put it into context. You make the decision yourself.
KOPF VOLL?
Thoughts, overthinking, school, phone, sleep. What happened, what do I think about it, what's the next step?
DU DARFST.
Permission, self-worth, feelings, courage.
KLARTEXT
Boundaries, friendship, fairness, responsibility.
ALTE SCHULE
Manners, keeping your word, gratitude, respect. Your boundaries count. So do other people's.
KEIN PLAN?
The future, decisions, internships.
NICHT OKAY.
When someone pressures you, bullying, and when everything gets too much. No debate here, just help.
What we stand for
Self-determination · Respect · Responsibility · Reliability · Gratitude · Forgiveness
As an attitude, not a lesson. Respect works both ways, between teens and adults. “You can set boundaries” always comes with: others can set boundaries for you, too.
When it all gets too much
You don't have to handle this alone. Here someone will listen to you, anonymously and for free (services in Germany). We ourselves can't advise you personally here.
- Nummer gegen Kummer: 116 111, Monday to Saturday, 2 pm to 8 pm
- krisenchat: around the clock by chat or WhatsApp, for everyone under 25, krisenchat.de
- TelefonSeelsorge: 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222, around the clock
- In an emergency: call 112
Coming soon to Instagram and TikTok
ELSEWISE is starting as a picture channel: short cards about everyday life, friendship, school and boundaries. You'll find the channel name here as soon as it launches.
Information for parents and professionals
What is ELSEWISE?
ELSEWISE is a FLITCH brand for teens. It shows an attitude instead of lecturing: short picture cards about everyday life, friendship, school, the future and boundaries, speaking to teens directly and without wagging fingers. The name is an old English word for “otherwise” or “in another way”.
We don't make diagnoses, offer no counselling or coaching and never message teens privately. On safety topics, the helpline number is always shown in the picture.
We are currently developing material for teens: first a free sample page with no account and no email, later a small workbook. Every piece of material carries a clear age label, and we test it with teens first, with their parents' consent. We never direct purchase recommendations at teens.
For younger kids who think a lot and feel a lot, there is the Klar im Kopf series. News for parents comes through the FLITCH Club.
Help for parents
Parents' helpline of Nummer gegen Kummer: 0800 111 0550, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9 am to 7 pm. Anonymous and free.
We're happy to answer questions about ELSEWISE.