Cultivating Cultures of Well-being in Education
“The troubled hearts and minds of children are becoming a campaign issue in Ontario. A broad new coalition of hospitals, social workers, children’s aid societies, psychologists, teachers, students and trustees cites the turbulent mental health of today’s students ― from anxiety and depression to suicidal feelings ― as the “number one issue facing schools today.”
~ Louise Brown, Educational Reporter, June 1, 2011
And the issues remain today.
Whole School Approach
A whole school approach towards health and wellbeing begins with teaching mindfulness across all years of schooling, and involving parents, educators, administrators, support staff, and the community; all parts of a school and its community working together in the practice of mindfulness.
A whole-school as a model approach recognizes working holistically to promote practices that will benefit individuals to increase student engagement for well-being and success. Mindfulness Everyday has been delivering our trauma-sensitive, social and emotional learning informed programs to students, educators and parents since 2009.
Our Mindfulness Programs
Supporting a Whole School
Our Professional Development Training for Educators includes teachers, educational assistants, child and youth workers, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, audiologists and speech-language pathologists, physiotherapists, student support staff as well as administrators and office staff. We provide programs for teens delivered as part of the school curriculum.
We work with School Administrators and School Councils for sustainable program implementation and Parents, Guardians and Care-givers so they can support mindfulness initiatives in schools and at home with families.
The Benefits of Mindfulness Education
Consistent and ongoing mindfulness practices provide positive mental health and wellness benefits, teaching and improving stress management, self-care, resilience, concentration, executive functioning, and positive habits of mind.
Have questions about what might best serve your population? 
Teachers, educational assistants, child and youth workers, etc. – to enhance your skill set both personally and professionally.
Support the culture in your school environment to create a sustainable mindfulness-based social and emotional learning foundation:
Assist in implementing mindfulness programs in your child’s school to enhance their social and emotional learning.
Programs to be implemented in your school to support student health and wellness.
Connect With Our Community of Educators & Parents
Our Subsidy Programs
Mindfulness Everyday is committed to providing mindfulness training to all, and removing accessibility barriers as best we can.
If you have been touched by mindfulness in your own life, and wish to make a meaningful gift to assist another, please make a donation so that we can continue to help others.
If you are someone who wishes to take a training in mindfulness and would benefit from financial assistance, investigate the options below or contact us directly.
Mindfulness Teacher Certification Programs
If you have found mindfulness to be transformational in your own life, and are inspired to teach others, our programs can help support you by providing comprehensive, authentic, community-building, supportive training.
Mindfulness Everyday has an educational programming partnership agreement with the TDSB to provide mindfulness-based programming to support health and wellness for students, educators, professional support staff and parents.
Calmer Choice is a universal prevention program committed to teaching young people how to effectively and safely manage stress and resolve conflict so that they live happy, healthy and successful lives. Our goal is to provide skills that will diminish the risk of violence, substance abuse, and other self-destructive behaviors.
Since 2010, Calmer Choice has been dedicated to bringing secular mindfulness-based social emotional education into Cape Cod public schools. Learn more here
The International Academy for Mindful Teaching (AMT) offers worldwide Mindfulness training courses for adults in the Method Eline Snel. The Training courses are meant for professionals working with children at school, in private practice or mental health care area. Learn more here
Driving Innovation in Student Wellness. The Higher Learning Foundation (HLF) has always prioritized helping students succeed. As the Founder of HLF, Trish Kulathungam, was completing her post-secondary degree, she was inspired to create a more accessible scholarship program. Learn more here
Starts With Me was created from the transformation of personal and family suffering into hope, resilience, wellbeing and joy. Starts With Me is a solution to the challenges faced by Mike Stroh, his brother Dave, and family. We create platforms to support gaps in education and services along with empowering families and individuals to increase their capacity for well-being. Learn more here
Burnout Prevention & Recovery Strategist, Author, and Wellness Trainer from Toronto, Canada. Learn more here
My dream is to help to create equitable educational settings anywhere and everywhere so that students who have experienced any form of violence can understand how that has impacted our learning, take part in new conversations, and find commonality with others as we explore new strategies to support successful learning. Learn more here
Andrew Safer — Mindfulness Instruction, Training, and Consultation—St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Safer Mindfulness provides mindfulness workshops, training, and consultations in health care, education, and workplace settings and to the general public. Andrew Safer develops applied mindfulness programs and workshops for specific user groups, instructing and coaching participants in mindfulness-awareness meditation and mindfulness-in-everyday-life practices and their application to daily life. Working collaboratively with community partners, he tailors the presentations to ensure relevance.
Mindfulness has been proven to have many personal and professional benefits, including discipline, tolerance, calmness, and mental clarity. In a professional sense, mindful thinking and practice has been proven to lead to better productivity and workplace satisfaction. Our Mindfulness program, presented in partnership with the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, provides a secularized approach to the traditional Buddhist practice. Designed in such a way that it can be applied to many different areas of professional and personal life, our courses are taught by instructors who have a wide range and depth of experience in a variety of disciplines. Courses and certificates are appropriate for those with a personal interest in becoming more mindful as well as those working in care professions such as social workers, counsellors, educators, nurses, doctors and allied health professionals.
Teens today need help to manage anxiety, cultivate empathy and compassion and develop coping skills. Mindfulness can help them, and this introductory workshop will help you teach mindfulness to teens. Whether you’re a teacher, education support worker, or other youth service practitioner, you’ll get the information and resources you need to design a new mindfulness curriculum or implement an existing one. You’ll explore the core elements of mindfulness training, practical applications, curriculum connections, neuroscience research, customized lesson plans and adaptations for different populations. Learn more here
Stressed Teens, created by Gina Beigel offers comprehensive online trainings for teens, parents, and professinals. Gina has also created numerous printed resources. Learn more here
The mission of the Center for Compassionate Leadership is to advance compassionate methods of leadership by integrating best practices of modern leadership, evidence-based science, and contemplative wisdom. The Center accomplishes this through thought leadership, research, curriculum and training, community, and collaboration. Learn more here
Being Human Takes Practice The Consciousness Explorers Club is reinventing the community meditation experience. We explore together every Monday night in Toronto, and record audio for those who can’t make it in person. Learn more here
Family engagement is one of the top indicators of student achievement. With Equal Step is dedicated to building meaningful school-home partnerships. Researchers around the world tell us that when families are engaged in their children’s education, students do better. Whether you’re an educator, parent leader or community agency, we’re here to help. Learn more here