mental wellness

Coping with Stress and Uncertainty

In today’s world, stress and uncertainty have become nearly ubiquitous. Personal challenges, global crises, and unpredictable life events have all made managing stress effectively essential for maintaining both mental and physical well-being.  Fortunately, a growing body of research shows that mindfulness, wellness practices, and a strong sense of community can help us navigate turbulent times … Read more

Recognizing and Addressing Burnout

Lacking motivation? Irritable? Frustrated? Unable to focus? The last few years have been rough for many students (and adults!).  Over the past few months, we’ve received an increased number of requests to support middle school students, high school students, and college freshmen and sophomores with executive functioning skills, including organization, planning, prioritization, task initiation, and … Read more

Back to Basics: Our Organizational Workshop

How It All Started  It seems straightforward for anyone who has worked with middle school or high school students. Perhaps you’ve seen a backpack full of crumpled papers, or a student so overwhelmed with different short- and long-term assignments and expectations that they shut down. Put simply, students who aren’t able to organize, prioritize, start, … Read more