We bring evidence-based interventions to teachers working on the front lines of Colorado’s youth mental health crisis.
Teachers Asked. We Answered.
Introducing our comprehensive online mental health curriculum.
After years training educators in evidence-based mindfulness and positive psychology practices, we’re responding to their requests for more concrete ways to translate the benefits of our programming directly to students. Our 18-week curriculum provides teachers three grab-and-go lessons per week on the science of mindfulness, mindfulness practices, and gratitude prompts.
Inquire today. Available Fall 2024.
MPP in the News
Diane Derby of KOAA Channel 5 came to Penrose House and Conference Center to sit in on our teacher retreat and talk to Executive Director Meg Fredrick about our mission. She shared the story on her “Positively Colorado” segment. Click the link below to watch and read the full story.
Story
The Mindfulness and Positivity Project began in 2016 with two teachers, a mental health professional, and a shared vision to empower students to find peace and happiness in an increasingly complex world. Initially, we focused solely on students, but soon realized the efficacy of our program relied on healthy, supportive adults practicing with youth. When parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors are given the tools to model these behaviors, everyone is more equipped to lead a life of happiness and flourishing.
Approach
Our curriculum uses evidence-based mindfulness and positive psychology interventions to teach educators skills that buffer the body's reaction to stress, enhance self-regulation, and improve the ability to examine thoughts and emotions. Participants develop simple strategies to enhance enjoyment, increase positive affect, generate self-compassion, regulate emotions, and experience what it means to truly feel at ease.
Supported By
The Statler Family Foundation
The Dakota Foundation