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It’s Giving Tuesday!
Today is a big day for non-profits around the world. We all have our organizational favorites we donate to, I do too. And I love to give to them on this day and help everyone
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Creating Community: A Student Retreat
This week’s blog is from our own Amy Edelstein, who shares about a wonderful student retreat experience. As November races to the end, with its shortening days and frosted dawns, we are beginning to see
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Supporting Students Through The Lows
We are always happy to share useful tools, so this week we wanted to remind everyone about our Explore & Restore Slide Decks. Do your students need support right now? Then check out “Supporting Yourself
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We’re Going Instagram Live!
Earlier this month, Madison Wagner and I embarked on a fun, new (for us) way to share the great work of Inner Strength. We went live! Specifically, Instagram Live. Don’t worry if you missed it,
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Fun, Games, and Life Lessons
In recent months we’ve talked about Inner Strength Vibe , our mobile app for teens. We’ve mentioned how it appeals to users, referencing gamification as a motivating factor. Let’s delve into the concept of games,
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A Mindful Eating Meditation
A Mindful Eating Meditation In our busy lives, it can be hard to find time to practice mindfulness and to embrace the stillness and peace in each day. One way to counteract that is to
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Finding Our Footing
Finding Our Footing As we begin the 2021 – 2022 academic year, we always ask our students to identify how they can build on their strengths from the previous year. That way, they enter the
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Everyday Mindfulness for Parents
Everyday Mindfulness for Parents I recently spoke at a mindfulness conference, and during my introduction the coordinator noted that I probably use mindfulness everyday because of my children (more on that in a bit). And
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Summer Mindfulness Ideas for Teachers
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
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The Pandemic Inspired New Mental Health Apps
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