A Mindful Guide to Asking for Help in the Workplace
Begin With Awareness Asking for help at work can be tough. In some workplace cultures, the culture and dynamics are not conducive to seeking out mentorship and support. Perhaps asking for help...
Trauma-informed Teaching: Creating Calm Predictability in the Classroom
This article will discuss research on both adverse and positive childhood experiences and how the findings can inform and transform your classroom. Understanding Trauma & Adverse...
Cultivate a Team that Cares
Seeing the people on my team grow as individuals and collectively is one of the most rewarding aspects of my career. Most often I find myself drawn to start-ups and working with entrepreneurs....
Fun Ways to Start Your Class Mindfully
How do you get your students to practice mindfulness when just getting them to sit still feels like a herculean task? Tap into their inner playfulness and imagination! Make it feel like students...
Why it’s a Critical Time to Invest in Social Emotional Learning
At this time last year, my discussion with area principals and school districts about social-emotional learning in schools was not so urgent. It was important, maybe even trendy, or the newest...
Compassion and Conversation: Navigating Difficult Emotions in the Classroom & Beyond
"In difficult conversations when you’re trying to understand the other person’s perspective, and you’re considering what to say next, pause to notice what sensations you feel in your body, what...