Mindfully Connect LA
Fostering Joyful, Inclusive, and Empowering Connections
email: nkraake26@gmail.com
About mindfully connect
Our Mission:
At Mindfully Connect, we strive to empower, connect, and support individuals, children, adolescents, parents, schools, and organizations through the integration of mindfulness-based tools and strategies.
Empower: Equip you, whether an individual or part of a school or organization, with the skills and resilience needed to navigate social, emotional, professional, academic, and personal lives confidently and joyfully.
Connect: Foster meaningful connections between self, students, educators, and families, creating a supportive and inclusive community that celebrates diversity, individuality, and joy.
Support: Provide comprehensive coaching, resources, and programs that enhance the holistic well-being of every individual, promoting social-emotional growth, academic success, and lifelong learning.
Through our dedication to these principles, we aim to create transformative educational experiences that nurture the mind, body, and spirit, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and inclusive learning environment, empowered by joy and meaningful connections.
Our Team
Our team of Los Angeles- based, joyful, innovative educators are dedicated to supporting students, families, schools, and programs in integrating empowering and meaningful mindfulness based tools and strategies to empower and support the holistic well-being of every student. We believe in creating inclusive and engaging learning environments where students can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. Our approach emphasizes the importance of fostering connections, celebrating diversity, and promoting lifelong learning.
Our services include:
- Professional Development: Offering comprehensive training for educators on mindfulness-based practices and their integration into the classroom, focusing on enhancing student engagement, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.
- Curriculum Development: Designing and implementing mindfulness-infused curricula that align with educational standards and support social-emotional learning (SEL) objectives.
- School Programs: Collaborating with schools to develop and sustain mindfulness programs that create a positive and supportive school culture, reduce stress, and improve academic performance.
- Family Workshops: Providing workshops and resources for families to understand and implement mindfulness practices at home, fostering a cohesive and supportive environment for children.
- Student Workshops and Classes: Conducting mindfulness workshops and classes for students to help them develop self-awareness, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
Our team is passionate about creating transformative educational experiences that nurture the mind, body, and spirit of every student. By integrating mindfulness-based tools and strategies, we aim to empower students to discover their passions, develop their potential, and embrace lifelong learning in a joyful and inclusive environment.
Together, we can build a brighter future for our students and communities.
Mindfully Connect: Menu of Services
1. Professional Development:
- Mindfulness Training for Educators:
- Workshops and seminars on incorporating mindfulness practices into the classroom.
- Technology Integration:
- Training on using technology to support mindfulness and SEL in education.
- Restorative and Trauma-Informed Practices:
- Sessions on implementing restorative justice and trauma-informed approaches.
- Inclusive Teaching with UDL:
- Professional development on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to create inclusive and empowering educational experiences.
2. Curriculum Development:
- Mindfulness-Infused Curricula:
- Custom-designed lesson plans that integrate mindfulness and SEL objectives.
- Project-Based Learning (PBL):
- Development of engaging, hands-on projects that promote deeper understanding and application of content.
- UDL-Based Curricula:
- Designing curricula that follow UDL principles to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all students.
3. School Programs:
- Whole-School Mindfulness Programs:
- Comprehensive programs designed to create a supportive and stress-reducing school culture.
- SEL Program Implementation:
- Development and support of social-emotional learning initiatives.
- Inclusive School Initiatives:
- Programs focused on implementing UDL and inclusive teaching practices school-wide.
4. Family Workshops:
- Mindfulness at Home:
- Workshops for families on incorporating mindfulness practices into daily routines.
- Parenting Support:
- Sessions offering strategies for parents to support their children's emotional and academic growth.
- Inclusive Practices for Families:
- Workshops to help families understand and implement inclusive practices at home, supporting diverse learning needs.
- Empowering Parents to Attune to Their Children:
- Workshops to help parents attune to their children's emotional and academic needs, fostering deeper connections and support.
5. Student Workshops and Classes:
- Mindfulness Classes:
- Regular classes for students to develop self-awareness, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
- Specialized Workshops:
- Thematic workshops focusing on specific aspects of mindfulness and well-being.
- UDL-Based Student Programs:
- Workshops and classes designed with UDL principles to cater to diverse learning styles and needs.
- Attuning to Self:
- Programs designed to help students develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
6. One-on-One Coaching:
- Student Coaching:
- Personalized sessions to support individual student needs and goals.
- Adolescent Coaching:
- Personalized sessions to support individual adolescent needs and goals, fostering self-awareness and emotional resilience.
- Parent Coaching:
- Tailored coaching for parents to help them foster a mindful and inclusive home environment, and attune to their children's needs.
- Educator Coaching:
- Tailored coaching for teachers to enhance their mindfulness practices and teaching strategies.
- Empowering Students to Attune to Self:
- Coaching sessions focused on helping students connect with their inner selves and develop emotional resilience.
- Educator Coaching:
- Tailored coaching for teachers to enhance their mindfulness practices and teaching strategies.
- inclusive home environment.
- Empowering Students to Attune to Self:
- Coaching sessions focused on helping students connect with their inner selves and develop emotional resilience.
7. Community Events:
- Mindfulness Seminars:
- Informative events to raise awareness and understanding of mindfulness benefits.
- Family Mindfulness Days:
- Events for families to learn and practice mindfulness together.
- Inclusive Education Workshops:
- Community events focused on the principles and benefits of UDL and inclusive education.
8. Consultation Services:
- Mindfulness-Based Educational Program Consultation:
- Tailored advice on creating and integrating mindfulness programs in schools and homeschools.
- School Consultation:
- Expert advice on integrating mindfulness practices into school policies and curricula.
- Program Evaluation:
- Assessment and feedback on existing mindfulness and SEL programs to ensure effectiveness and alignment with goals.
- UDL Implementation Support:
- Consulting services to help schools integrate UDL principles and create inclusive learning environments.
- Free 30-Minute Consultation:
- A complimentary session to discuss your needs and explore how our services can support your educational goals.
Mindfully Connect: Menu of Services
Our Service Menu:
1. Professional Development:
- Mindfulness Training for Educators: Workshops and seminars on incorporating mindfulness practices into the classroom.
- Technology Integration: Training on using technology to support mindfulness and SEL in education.
- Restorative and Trauma-Informed Practices: Sessions on implementing restorative justice and trauma-informed approaches.
- Inclusive Teaching with UDL: Professional development on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to create inclusive and empowering educational experiences.
2. Curriculum Development:
- Mindfulness-Infused Curricula: Custom-designed lesson plans that integrate mindfulness and SEL objectives.
- Project-Based Learning (PBL): Development of engaging, hands-on projects that promote deeper understanding and application of content.
- UDL-Based Curricula: Designing curricula that follow UDL principles to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all students.
3. School Programs:
- Whole-School Mindfulness Programs: Comprehensive programs designed to create a supportive and stress-reducing school culture.
- SEL Program Implementation: Development and support of social-emotional learning initiatives.
- Inclusive School Initiatives: Programs focused on implementing UDL and inclusive teaching practices school-wide.
4. Family Workshops:
- Mindfulness at Home: Workshops for families on incorporating mindfulness practices into daily routines.
- Parenting Support: Sessions offering strategies for parents to support their children's emotional and academic growth.
- Inclusive Practices for Families: Workshops to help families understand and implement inclusive practices at home, supporting diverse learning needs.
- Empowering Parents to Attune to Their Children: Workshops to help parents attune to their children's emotional and academic needs, fostering deeper connections and support.
5. Student Workshops and Classes:
- Mindfulness Classes: Regular classes for students to develop self-awareness, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
- Specialized Workshops: Thematic workshops focusing on specific aspects of mindfulness and well-being.
- UDL-Based Student Programs: Workshops and classes designed with UDL principles to cater to diverse learning styles and needs.
- Attuning to Self: Programs designed to help students develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
6. One-on-One Coaching:
- Student Coaching: Personalized sessions to support individual student needs and goals.
- Educator Coaching: Tailored coaching for teachers to enhance their mindfulness practices and teaching strategies.
- Parent Coaching: One-on-one support for parents to help them foster a mindful and inclusive home environment.
- Empowering Students to Attune to Self: Coaching sessions focused on helping students connect with their inner selves and develop emotional resilience.
7. Community Events:
- Mindfulness Seminars: Informative events to raise awareness and understanding of mindfulness benefits.
- Family Mindfulness Days: Events for families to learn and practice mindfulness together.
- Inclusive Education Workshops: Community events focused on the principles and benefits of UDL and inclusive education.
8. Consultation Services:
- School Consultation: Expert advice on integrating mindfulness practices into school policies and curricula.
- Program Evaluation: Assessment and feedback on existing mindfulness and SEL programs to ensure effectiveness and alignment with goals.
- UDL Implementation Support: Consulting services to help schools integrate UDL principles and create inclusive learning environments.
By offering this diverse range of services, Mindfully Connect is committed to supporting the holistic well-being of students, families, and educators. We aim to create joyful, inclusive, and empowering learning environments where everyone can thrive, helping students attune to themselves, parents attune to their children, and educators create meaningful connections.
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