smartEducation™ - A 9-Session Renewal Program smartEducation™ (SMART: Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques) is an evidence-based program originally designed to address the needs of educators (K-12 and post-secondary), professional support staff, mental health professionals and community leaders, involved in the education and care of children, youth, and young adults. It is also suitable for impletation in organizations. SMART workshops are delivered live, in two formats: in-person and online. The program is trauma-sensitive, SEL (social and emotional learning) informed, and EDI aware. The sessions are engaging, interactive and highly participatory. SMART helps you develop inner strength and resilience to be with the challenges of life. Who Should Attend Education professionals including 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. The program is also suitable for helping professionals who work with children and teens, including health care professionals, community leaders and staff. Previous experience with mindfulness is not required. Organizational leaders, administrators and staff as well as community and program leaders, who are committed to creating healthy workplace environments. What are the benefits of Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of present moment, open-hearted awareness of one's life experience. It starts with practices which befriend the body/mind. Many people find it helps them: • Flourish by enhancing physical, emotional, mental, and social health and well-being, • Deal better with the tough stuff: Be less reactive to stress, difficult emotions, situations, and people in your life, • Develop practical skills to apply kindness and understanding to oneself, others, and the world, • Find joy in everyday experiences. If you are interested in attending SMART, please let us know so that we can contact you for the next opportunity