KIND MIND brings social-emotional learning based in mindfulness and nature-connection to support both students and teachers. Instruction is both remote and in-person to meet the various needs of our partner schools. With cultural sensitivity & a trauma-informed approach, we empower and collaborate with administrators, principals and teachers to implement Kind Mind tailored to each unique district, school, grade-level, & classroom.
Our expert staff support students and teachers in learning and practicing hands-on skills to co-create calm, productive, mindful and caring classrooms. We train how to facilitate secular mindfulness for each developmental stage and in various elementary school settings. We draw upon evidence-based practices to create culturally relevant and engaging lessons for experiential learning of kindness and mindfulness. We work with teachers and administrators of Santa Barbara area schools to tailor our programming to their unique classroom themes, curricula and student needs.
We currently offer:
-RIPPLE Internships:
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Learn how nature regulates your nervous system — and why that matters for stress, anxiety, and focus.
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Learn grounding practices rooted in nature — not screens.
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Learn how to listen deeply to Earth and how indigenous wisdom can guide you.
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Design and lead your own project for your school or community — and earn volunteer hours doing it.
- experiential training designed for people who want to improve their well-being and deepen their mindfulness practices using proven nature-based approaches.
-Services and Workshops:
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Teacher trainings.
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Parent Trainings.
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Mindfulness School Programs: Lessons and relational circles tailored to grade-levels.Learn grounding practices rooted in nature.
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Educational, nature-driven, mindful workshops.