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A Self-Care HAPPY HOUR on June 25th
The school year is almost over and teachers and parents and kids are TIRED!!!! I know because I've been with you throughout the year. I've connected with you at your school, at conferences, online, and in life and you've told me! You've cried to me. You've shared your...
Self. Other. Community. What an Event!
I'm so very grateful for the people who attended my event: Self. Other. Community. on July 24th! Everyone was open and vulnerable and that' something to celebrate. We shared some truths, stepped outside our comfort zones, and immersed ourselves in learning about one...
Self. Other. Community. Imperative Education Event for Schools & Businesses. July 24th!
Brief, snappy, experiential snippets of our most popular workshops for both schools and businesses. Let’s come together and connect on topics like mindfulness, anti-bullying, relationship building, communication strategies, and improv! Fun for all!
Our Philosophy
Life lessons belong in the classroom as well as the home.
It’s true: mindful connection to one’s community can change and save lives. Let’s face it, young people today (and their adults) are inundated with information, technological tools and a near-constant connectivity through social media that they find incredibly difficult to unplug from.
Their own bedrooms may not be the safe havens they used to be. What was once a private space is now a public forum, where a young person can be all alone and yet utterly exposed, reacting to provocation spontaneously in ways that can have serious long-term repercussions on their real-world relationships and reputations. And it’s happening constantly! This is their experience and we must do whatever we can to help them navigate these unchartered waters.
So, our workshops and presentations help people self-inquire, as well as improve their relationships with others. By educating about how to calm the mind we reduce anxiety and addiction. Ultimately, we empower students, teachers and adults igniting inspiration and hope in this oft confusing and ever changing world. … more
From Our Blog
Gaming & Mental Health
The risk of young, impressionable minds immersing themselves into highly stimulating games is that it can turn ‘real life’s’ complex beauty into a boring, pointless landscape.
Mindful Start to the School Year
After a long, hot and fun summer - it is time to go back to school. Considering the pandemic and the anxiety it has caused (and continues to cause!) - I'm sure many parents and educators are worried. Worry and uncertainty are our new normal. So, what can we do? Begin...
A PINK SHIRT DAY with LASTING IMPACT
The most effective way to combat bullying is from the inside – through student input and leadership. When adults tell kids what to do, or how to behave with one another, it doesn’t always work. For Pink Shirt Day to really reduce bullying then a focus on relationship building and student-led initiatives are the way to go. Yet, staff still need to lead the way. In this post – educators can understand the action plan and steps to empower youth to take ownership of their school community in a way that yields lasting results.