By Neanta Parnell On a cool, Spring morning Inner Strength staff gathered to complete professional development training targeted toward reducing stress in teachers. The training was held at Pendle Hill, a Quaker owned and operated
Under a grant from PCCD, Inner Strength brought author, poet, and motivational speaker, Gregory Corbin to work with the students at one of our host schools, Bartram High School. Corbin, a graduate from Philly’s MLK
The Chill Spot, is a brave space spearheaded by Strength and Stability Instructor and Coordinator Jai Thompson and Director of Grant Administration and Communications, Alyson Showell LaPorta. The space teaches mindfulness tools to teens most impacted
Reflections on the this year’s teacher training by Haylee Warner Inner Strength just completed its 7th annual teacher training! The training consists of 3 parts: The Foundations of Mindfulness, Systems Perspectives in the Classroom, and an 8-day Intensive. As
by Haylee Warner On July 13th Jazman Dobson and I had the pleasure of reuniting with some students from the school year at Way Club’s summer camp. Way Club is a social club fostering the next
by Madison Wagner Meet our “Futures Lab Team”! At the start of the year, Inner Strength made the decision to embark on an intentional exploratory journey with multiple stakeholders, outside expert learning journeys, and contemplative
School District of Philadelphia Mental Health Awareness Fair On Thursday, May 26th, Inner Strength participated in the Philadelphia School District’s Mental Health Awareness Fair to share our resources with community, staff and students! We had a great booth, met a couple
School Teachers Share Their Experience with Mindfulness Classroom teachers make it possible for Inner Strength to do our work. This collection of insights come from the school teachers’ view on what it’s like to have
As the shadow of war crosses over Ukraine, I am reflecting on the work Inner Strength does locally, the connection we have with you, and the purpose underlying all our programs and efforts. Inner Strength
Inner Strength was honored to speak at State Senator Art Haywood’s 5th Annual Mentoring Conference. The conference brought together representatives from the mentoring movement from all walks of life, including practitioners, researchers, youth leaders, and civic
