Past Events

This learning session will introduce you to the basics of horticultural therapy, and approaches/strategies that can be incorporated within the school environment and beyond. We will discuss the benefits of this therapeutic approach, and share practical tips for embedding this approach into your existing work. We’ll present information and case studies from our youth-led urban […]

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November 1, 2023

Understanding Poverty & Stress in K-12 Students

Learning and Training Opportunity

PreK-12

Professional Development

This introductory session will cover foundational information regarding the scope and depth of poverty in our schools. We will consider the relationship between poverty and stress as well as implications for students and communities. We will conclude with a discussion of how we can support students who are experiencing poverty and related stressors. Learning goals:

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October 30, 2023

Mindfulness in the Secondary Classroom

Learning and Training Opportunity

PreK-12

Professional Development

This presentation will walk participants through five, research-tested mindfulness practices to use with secondary students including Check-In, Breath Work, Movement, Guided Mindfulness Practice, and Close of Practice. Through interactive practices, participants will learn about each mindfulness practice, and how they can be combined into a lesson and separated into short brain breaks. Participants will also […]

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October 26, 2023

Cultivating Vitality through Acceptance and Commitment: Part 3

Learning and Training Opportunity

Professional Development

In this final Cultivating Vitality session, we will focus on how to utilize skills in awareness to cultivate openness to our internal experiences, even those that are painful or challenging (e.g., sadness, anxiety). This session will also focus on the barriers that may arise when trying to pursue personally chosen values, as well as how […]

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October 25, 2023

Level 2: A Deeper Dive into Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Informed Practices

Learning and Training Opportunity

PreK-12

Professional Development

This session will be a quick review of the DBT concepts from Level 1 and a deeper dive into applying them in practice. Time will be given to workshop using DBT concepts in all areas of education. Examples of mindfulness practices that can be used in the classroom will be included throughout the session. Note: […]

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October 24, 2023

The Value of Movement and the Outdoors

Learning and Training Opportunity

Professional Development

There aren’t many arguments against the value of movement when it comes to learning. Brain science tells us physical movement helps: (Amber Lamprecht, Literacy and Language Centre). When we combine it with the outdoors, it can increase the benefits greatly for ourselves and our students. Why wouldn’t we want to feel our best? We shouldn’t […]

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