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
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
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
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
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
By Neanta Parnell On June 18th, Inner Strength will be attending the Juneteenth Parade and Festival, an event celebrating all that is Black and beautiful. Juneteenth celebrates the ending of slavery within the United States.
By Neanta Parnell Inner Strength was chosen as the nonprofit of focus for Villanova’s very first Social Impact Competition (SIC). Lance Breitstein founded the competition as a result of his desire to help others. “The
Affirmation decks to boost your mood and assist in stress management Neanta Parnell – April 25, 2023 You are affirmed in your existence. How did that statement make you feel when you read it? More
Celebrating Social Workers Nationwide with Jai Thompson and Carole Showell Neanta Parnell – April 24, 2023 In this post, we continue to examine the necessity of social work and how it relates to mindfulness, identity,
Celebrating Social Workers Nationwide with Jai Thompson and Carole Showell Neanta Parnell – April 24, 2023 As an organization that works to help youth realize their highest potential through mindfulness, it can be challenging for
