The spirit dimension recognizes our search for meaning and purpose in human existence. It is the heart-centered part of ourselves where we go to find connection and strength in times of stress or crisis, and where we experience gratitude, kindness and compassion, both inwardly and outwardly.
Grants will range between $200 and $500 with rolling deadlines of Sept. 15, 2008, Mar.15, 2009 and Sept. 15, 2009. May be applied to professional or personal training and/or materials. For the application form:
"What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality" -Plutarch
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men [and women]." -Frederick Douglas
"For every one of us that succeeds, it's because there's somebody there to show you the way out. The light doesn't necessarily have to be in your family; for me it was teachers and school." -Oprah Winfrey
Linda Lantieri, author of Building Emotional Intelligence, will return to South Burlington High School auditorium on 12/8 to speak to parents and educators about ways to nurture inner resilience in ourselves and our children.
Linda Lantieri returns to South Burlington Schools in the fall of 2008 for workshop and classroom training. Stay tuned for results of evaluating classroom work...
Creating space for Silence; speaking and listening with more Kindness and Respect, identifying "tools" or self practices for Calming and Strengthening; offering opportunities for Reflection as through art or writing/journaling; Inspiring with great words and works of the wise; balance stress with Relaxation techniques; assign tasks with Meaning; provide opportunities for more deeply Connecting with self, others...
Our Ten Steps were developed to help teens, teachers, parents, friends and others learn how they can reflect, look deeper to their own spirit, and improve their personal wellness by increasing self-esteem and reducing stress.
Education should be a source of nurturance for the spirit as well as a means of reaching understanding. -Linda-Darling Hammond
Hannah Teter on Wellness
Hannah Teter, Olympic gold medal winner, talks about the impact of wellness practices on her everyday life as well as her life as an athelete and competitor. Click here to watch the video.
