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Youth Power Summit
by Amelia Mraz We had the pleasure of running workshops at The Youth Power Summit, an event focused on empowering youth to be the change they want to see in the world. Organized by PA State
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Exploring Mindful Awareness through Art at Lankenau High School
Before mindfulness After mindfulness chill by Amelia Mraz This year at Lankenau High School for Environmental Sciences we’re continuing our mini-retreats. We meet with students twice a year for a long morning class, right at
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Programs Begin!
We are so happy to be back in the classroom after the long summer hiatus. This Fall, we are working with students at Bartram, Bodine, Carver,
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Measuring Our Impact – ISE’s Research Study Shows Positive Impact & Informs Our Steps Forward
Inner Strength has measured our impact empirically since 2015. This year, under a study approved by the Institutional Review Board and School District of Philadelphia’s Office of Research, we have continued to measure the impact of
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Restorative Practices in Schools: Reinventing Discipline & Support
Restorative practice magazine, supplemental reading for the 2-day convention. As social-emotional learning becomes more mainstream, restorative practices in schools grow in popularity. On July 10th we took the opportunity to learn more about the implementation
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Designing Wellness Spaces: Youth United for Change
Wellness Space at Youth United for Change (YUC) Designing a wellness space for youth is a delicate task. Program coordinator and Facilitator Jai Thompson has worked to design a nourishing wellness space with Youth United
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CAPA: A Creatively Mindful Experience
Success at CAPA with Jai, Amelia, and Neanta Creativity As A Means to Inspire Mindfulness Creativity is mindful. Our favorite tools to impart mindfulness involve creativity and curiosity. Ms. Kane, a teacher of women’s and
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Convening: Office of School Climate & Culture
Last month, we also had the privilege and opportunity to join the school district’s Office of School Climate and Culture (OSCC) gathering to help weave contemplative practices throughout the 2-days, providing insight into how to
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Building Community in West Philadelphia – A Racap of our Juneteenth Celebration
By, Neanta Parnell West Philadelphia knows how to party. Home to the largest Juneteenth Celebration in the nation, the West Philadelphia community came together at Malcolm X Park to share love and support on a
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Inner Strength Expands to Reach Younger Students and Finds a Welcome Reception!
By Haylee Warner This past semester, Haylee Warner finished teaching a pilot program with three 7th grade classes and one 8th grade class at the Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP). Haylee shared her experience and key instructional