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Mindfulness Habits for S.A.D.
A Short Guide to Keep Your Spirits Through the Winter Neanta Parnell – December 15, 2022 The first day of winter is December 21st. With the colder season coming, so do the holidays, vacationing, the
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Inner Strength Attends Seminar Hosted by Cure Violence Global
by Neanta Parnell The Inner Strength Education team was invited to the Community Violence Intervention (CVI) seminar at Temple University, discussing the importance of mediation and violence intervention in at-risk communities of Philadelphia. The seminar
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Love and Kindness: Reflecting the Purpose of Giving Tuesday
By Neanta Parnell One of the lessons students are really touched by in the Inner Strength curriculum is when they learn the Love and Kindness practice. This lesson cultivates a teen’s ability to be compassionate
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George Washington High School Cheerleading Team Qualifies for Nationals
In September, George Washington High School became the first in the district to have their cheerleading team qualify for the national championships. Led by health teacher and cheerleading coach Veronica Hayes, the team was featured
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Wet Behind the Ears: My Experience Co-Teaching With Inner Strength Education
As the newest addition to the team, I’ve been working hard to assist the Inner Strength Education team in teaching mindfulness to teens across Philadelphia. Last week was my first week in the classrooms where
Advocacy
Bully Prevention Awareness Month: A Moment of Reflection
I was bullied in school. I’ve always felt different in comparison to my friends and family, but this difference was exacerbated during my middle school years. I grew up in West Philadelphia and went to
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Gentle Parenting With Teens
How Gentle Parenting can support teens suffering from mental illness Mental Health Awareness Week comes at a timely point in the United States, especially for teens. With 32% of teens suffering from anxiety, 13% suffering
Mindfulness
3 Reasons Why A Morning Routine Is Important
Morning routines are important, right? Asking about a person’s morning ritual is like asking if they ate breakfast. It doesn’t matter when you eat breakfast or when you start your morning routine; rather, it matters
Advocacy
Mindfulness & Social-Emotional Learning at the 2022 PA Refugee Summit
I took my first ever road trip to the Poconos with some of the team from Inner Strength Education. We were on a mission to share our services with educators at the 2022 PA Refugee
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Inner Strength Draws Inspiration From Teen Advocate, Edna Chavez
Latinx Heritage Month is a time to appreciate and educate ourselves about the courage, power, and innovation of the Latin people. Latinx Heritage Month or Hispanic Heritage month encompasses those with roots in Cuba, Mexico,