Summer Mindfulness Ideas for Teachers It’s summertime which means it’s a great time to think about summer mindfulness ideas for teachers. Teachers carried a tremendous load over the last year and a half and, for
The Pandemic Inspired New Mental Health Apps Read The Philadelphia Inquirer’s article on Inner Strength’s mobile app, and how technology can support teen mental health at a time when they are cut off from traditional
As we head into summer and enjoy some sun, warmth, and – hopefully – a bit of relaxation, it’s a great time to reflect on what we can do to take care of ourselves during
COVID-19 changed the face of education virtually overnight. Schools, students, parents, and teachers had to adapt to make sure the educational needs of all were being safely met, to varying degrees of success. During this
I was introduced to mindfulness at a weekend workshop for cancer patients and their caregivers. It was recommended to me by a mindfulness-based therapist. I had just shared with her that my sister had just
Awareness of the importance of self care is on the rise. Nationally in the US, we are seeing alarming increases in student mental health issues. The effect of the coronavirus has exacerbated teen issues and
We have a lot to celebrate! We are proud to announce that the Inner Strength Mobile App has officially launched. Teens have a new way to build inner strength, check their emotional health, practice positivity,
After a year of the pandemic, we are finally starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel. Students are starting to return to in-person classes in schools and no longer need to
Is mindfulness for everyone? I think about that question a lot. The way I’d answer it, as a woman of color who practices mindfulness, is that it should be for those who are interested in
We’ve arrived at the third and final part of our series, “Inside the Virtual Classroom” (here are Parts 1 and 2) and this week we explore student challenges. Some of the more talked about challenges,
