Communicate What You Appreciate
I am lucky. I work with someone who sends these types of emails every day: “You’re the best. — thanks for thinking of this for us!” “I … Find Out More
Author: Meri McCoy-Thompson
Altering Perceptions
Life, by definition, throws us curve balls. These past two years, we have faced a lot of curveballs. If, in December 2019, someone had asked me to rank “100 things … Find Out More
The Youth Mental Health Crisis Demands Preventative Mental Wellbeing
Children and youth are experiencing a mental health crisis. The Surgeon General has declared that the pandemic has had a devastating effect on youth mental health. Children and youth have … Find Out More
Now is The Time to Practice Breathing Mindfully
One of our teen interns, Maggie Lee, was inspired to make the above video about Breathing Mindfully because she had experienced how useful Breathing Mindfully was in her life. In … Find Out More
Are Your Protective Patterns Helping?
After an hour on hold with customer service, I could feel my Attacking Protective Pattern creep into my body. My stomach felt tense, my breathing was speeding up, and I … Find Out More
Bright Futures Leads to We Are Resilient
The Bright Futures initiative transformed pediatric healthcare by emphasizing holistic “well child” visits to address developmental issues. With insights on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), the focus shifted towards resilience-building. Dovetail Learning is enhancing anticipatory guidance for healthcare providers, promoting community-wide strategies to foster resilience and support children’s overall well-being.
Finding Gratitude Everywhere
As we emerge from the stress of the pandemic, I feel my spirits lift in ways that I didn’t think possible. I have always had an affinity for the Centering … Find Out More
Your Calming Superpower
I learned a version of Breathing Mindfully almost two decades ago when I started yoga. And though it was helpful for me, I was missing the real power of it. … Find Out More
Preventing Teacher Burnout
Educators faced a great deal of stress before COVID-19, but the pandemic and its resulting distance learning have been incredible stressors for many educators’ psychological well-being. They were forced to … Find Out More