Springtiming
A Walking Meditation Take advantage of the opportunity to cultivate presence by trying this meditation where you invite in beginner’s mind (having an attitude
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Generating Loving Kindness (metta)
I offer this adaptation of the practice of loving kindness (metta) as a way to bring peace and love into the world.
Joy of Healing Exercises
Learn the five types of exercises that make up the Joy of Learning practice sessions.
The Joy of Healing
When we come home to ourselves, we can feel at ease, safe, connected, and supported. These are the feelings of well-being, and they manifest for humans as the emotion of joy. Learn how to be at home in your life and in this world by cultivating joy every day.
Tuning into Team Brain Talents
Over my career, I have worked with school leaders on a variety of school change initiatives, and increasingly I find that my most powerful
Learning about the Brain
Looking for videos that help children and adults better understand the connection between emotions and the brain? Check out this collection.
Learning to Breath
I have been working for the better part of a quarter century to learn to meditate. I came to a curiosity about Zen Buddhism
How can I Keep My Child Safe at School? Relationships.
Recently a child who I care about shared that a friend had threatened him at school, saying he would violently kill him and his
C.A.R. Framework
“How to Build Educators’ SEL Awareness when Engaging in Race and Equity Work within Schools” | Presented at CPSEL Conference 2021 Dr. Maria Akinyele
Anger and Advocacy
We have the opportunity to tap into the wisdom of our feelings. When I feel angry, I have the opportunity to pay attention to
Emotional Wellness In Schools
Emotions drive our actions, and developing our capacity to make space for exploring our own emotionscapes gives us greater agency in directing our energies
EQ Café: Anxiety
Anxiety in the world is growing and it’s affecting youth and adults. But what IS anxiety? Since it’s a feeling, how can we use
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Joy Builders
Every week I share activities that you can do on your own or with colleagues and loved ones to increase joy in your life and in your workplace while reducing stress.
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