School Resources
Evidence-based mindfulness and social-emotional learning programs proven to improve student outcomes.
“Inner Strength has given both our staff and the students the opportunity to dig deeper and explore tools that enable them to be productive members of our school. Everyone was thrilled to have participated in this meaningful learning.”
Jessica Naugle-McAtamney
Principal, Lankenau High School of Environmental Science
A Whole-School Approach
Schools are an ecosystem. The well-being of each part impacts the rest of the system. Inner Strength’s methodology customizes programs for each school’s needs and environment, taking a systems-based approach that creates downstream impact at every level.
Developed and refined across 39+ schools, our model combines evidence-based mindfulness, social-emotional learning, and systems thinking into a replicable framework that works across diverse school communities. We partner with school leaders to identify pilot programs and design a year-by-year developmental approach — from individual classrooms to whole-school implementation.
Our suite of programs serves students, teachers, climate staff, and leadership — providing everyone with skills and tools to create calm and ease, ignite curiosity and joy of learning, improve relationships and focus, and foster supportive learning environments.
Whether you need a single classroom program, a staff wellness workshop, a school-wide rollout, or Train-the-Trainer resources so your team can sustain the work — Inner Strength adapts to meet your school where it is.
Proven Results
External research conducted by Syracuse University shows that Inner Strength participants demonstrate statistically significant gains across four key measures:
↑ Self-Regulation
Students develop long-term ability to manage emotions and behavior
↑ Self-Compassion
Significant gains in treating oneself with kindness during difficulty
↑ Success Orientation
Measurable improvement in goal-setting and achievement mindset
↓ Rumination
Significant decrease in repetitive negative thinking patterns
Research conducted by Dr. Rachel Razza, Syracuse University. Published in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of Child and Family Studies and Mindfulness.
Classroom Programs
12-Lesson In-School Curriculum
The signature program developed specifically for high school students — fostering insight, creativity, and emerging selfhood through evidence-based mindfulness.
Ongoing learning
Partnering with your health, PE, or Advisory teachers for year-long weekly programming — social-emotional tools, positive communication, team-building, and leadership skills.
9 Modules for Grades 7–12
A plug-and-play fun and informative mindfulness and emotional intelligence program with movement, worksheets, class discussion prompts, and calm, and reflective follow-along activities.
Educator Wellness & Stress Management
Teaching is rewarding . . . and hard. According to a 2022 poll, 90% of nearly 3 million educators reported that feeling burned out is a serious problem. Being able to implement actionable self-care is crucial to support talented educators.
Who cares for the caretakers? Having worked with more than 5,400 teachers, school counselors, and school leadership, we know how much the adults need — and benefit from — easy-to-implement strategies that add a little give into the system.
Rapid Revitalization Course
Self-Care MasterClass
Mindfulness keys to turn your attitude and your energy around.
Inner Strength Self-Care Toolkit
50 Activities to Bring Ease into Your Day
Build your own simple self-care go-to plan across 10 restorative areas.
Foundations of Mindfulness for the Classroom
Self-Paced Self-Care Class
De-stress, and build compassion. No proir mindfulness experience required.
Teacher Training
Level 1 & 2
This 14-week indepth online training is for anyone seriously interested in supporting teens using the Inner Strength System with mindful awareness and systems thinking. Learn how to teach 8 foundational mindfulness and compassion building tools, adolescent brain development, and contextual thinking. Each module includes recorded lessons, readings, contemplation questions, and assessment. Certificate Course.
Level 3
Inner Strength Immersion
Weeklong Retreat — Intensive in-person immersion to hone your teen mindfulness teaching skills. Deepen your own mindfulness practice with expert guidance. Practice teach lesson-by-lesson, including classroom management, trauma-sensitive protocols, all using the Conscious Classroom approach. Start by bringing theory into practice in a supportive cohort environment. Contact for Details
Additional Programming
- Mindfulness-based Leadership Support
- Staff Stress Management Sessions
- Train-the-Trainer for School Staff
- Parent Night Presentations
- Teen Mindfulness Retreats
- Train-the-Trainer for Student Leaders
- Chill Spots — Staffed Spaces for Students to Re-set
- Bridge Programs for Rising Freshmen
39+ Schools and Growing
Inner Strength programs have been implemented across diverse school communities — from neighborhood public schools to specialized academies, charter schools, and community organizations.
Philadelphia Public Schools: Adaire Elementary • Baldi Middle School • Bartram • Bodine International Affairs • Central • Conwell Middle School • CAPA • Dr. Ethel Allen • Finletter Middle School • Frankford • Furness • Girard Academic Music Program • Greenfield • G.W. Carver Engineering Sciences • George Washington High School • Harding Middle School • Hill Freedman Peace & Social Justice • Jay Cooke • Kensington Health Sciences • Lankenau Environmental Sciences • LinC • Marion Anderson • Julia B. Masterman • McCall • Middle Years Alternative • Murrell Dobbins Career & Tech • Palumbo • Parkway Northwest • Philadelphia HS for Girls • Revolution School • Science Leadership Academy • School of the Future • W.B Saul Agriculture • South Philadelphia • Swenson Arts & Tech • William C Bryant • Yes Philly • Young Scholars Academy
Special Programs: ArtistYear (Philadelphia, NYC, Colorado) • CityYear Philadelphia • Freire Charter • Great Valley Middle & High School Faculty • Gillingham Charter School • Haverford Middle School • Jewish Family & Children’s Services • Philadelphia Education Fund • Philadelphia Youth Network • Students Run Philly • XPRIZE Connect
What People Are Saying
“It taught me to be more aware of my physical, mental, and emotional states. I now use it during stressful times and during lacrosse games to keep myself from becoming too nervous.”
— Hashim, 11th Grade
“I value the work that Inner Strength does to support student well-being by teaching them tools to support their mental health.”
— Susan Thompson
Principal, George Washington High School
“I felt so personally and professionally supported. Everything about the Teacher Training both challenged and encouraged me. None of my continuing ed courses helped me grow from the inside the way this one did.”
— Jennifer Kerrigan
Temple Univ, Instructional Coach
“Amy reminded us that we, the adults, are important, too. We started a new approach to living because we realized the difference within ourselves. Who wouldn’t rather live than simply exist?!”
— Nicolle Hutchinson, M.S. Ed
Executive Director, Gillingham Charter
“Our Reducing Secondary Stress & Self-Care training with Inner Strength was excellent. Even those who were skeptical ended the day feeling refreshed. We look forward to working more with Inner Strength.”
— Christine Witkowski
Chief Program Officer, ArtistYear
“In the classroom you always felt welcomed to answer a question and never afraid of being wrong. Having that type of environment made you want to learn because you were more at peace.”
— Olivia, 10th Grade
Bring Inner Strength to Your School
Whether you’re exploring a pilot program, looking for staff wellness support, or ready for whole-school implementation — we’d love to hear from you.