Power of Gs with Gratitude & Generosity
by Heartful Schools
Gratitude is the way to appreciate what is given as well as the giver. In our way to celebrate the holiday season, we invite you to come and join us to celebrate the power of G's with Gratitude & Generosity and experience the joy of giving, serving, and sharing.
Please download the ebook designed by Heartfulness Institute to inspire everyone to join hands to celebrate, think about, and experience the power of Gs. These activities are designed to celebrate and bring a sense of unity, harmony, love, and joy to your school amongst students and teachers.
Please email us at edu@heartfulnessinstitute.org if you have any questions.
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) has been reviewing evidence-based SEL programs since 2003. HPS program meets CASEL’s Promising Program and is included in the CASEL Guide to Effective Social and Emotional Learning Programs. The program met or exceeded most of CASEL’s criteria for high-quality SEL programming.
This study examined the impact of the 4-week Self-Care program on loneliness in high school students in the United States.
Teenagers are highly susceptible to mental health issues and this problem has been exacerbated by the quarantine restrictions of COVID-19
A study shows that a Relaxation App (HeartBot) can be used to manage stress and improve positive characteristics of emotional well-being
Heartfulness Program for Schools has a significant impact on reducing stress and improving mental wellbeing in a Michigan Middle School
Heartful Schools
Heartfulness offers a rich variety of simple relaxation and meditation solutions to help us solve our problems and be the best we can possibly be. Whether a teacher or an administrator, a student of science or art we can all pursue the path of fulfillment, excellence and perfection.
Our programs are designed for all schools and focus on giving simple and practical techniques to nurture individual well-being and balanced living.
Benefits of Heartful Schools
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Teachers and students will be better equipped to deal with everyday issues
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Develops a heart based, nurturing environment
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Less time spent on behavior management for students, more time for quality teaching
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Decision-making skills improve over time
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Promotes excellence, as most people learn to put their hearts into whatever they do
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The school becomes a more cohesive unit
NO COST
HPS is offered at no cost to schools and educational institutions across North America. The training and ongoing support are also offered for free for effective implementation.
STUDENTS
HPS is creating a heart-based nurturing environment building social-emotional skills, positivity, and growth mindset for K-12 students across North America and in 140 countries worldwide.
STAFF
HPS offers free certificate programs for educators and staff across North America and worldwide to establish training and proficiency to be able to teach the Heartfulness Program for Schools (HPS) curriculum to K-12 students through three stages of Experience, Train, and Engage.
SCHOOLS
HPS is becoming part of several schools and school districts worldwide to enable its members to feel connected and collaborate with their peers to uncover their own Brilliant Self in a relaxed, compassionate, and Positive environment using Heartfulness tools and techniques.
Mental Well-Being
HPS has shown evidence in improving well-being in students by seeing a significant improvement in feeling relaxed and in developing the ability in dealing with problems well in middle school students.
Stress
HPS has shown evidence to improve stress management skills by significantly decreasing levels of perceived stress and improving coping skills in middle and high school students.
Emotional Wellness
HPS has shown evidence in significantly improving positive characteristics of emotional wellness such as perseverance, optimism, and connectedness in high school students.
Loneliness
HPS has shown evidence to significantly decrease the perceived loneliness in high school students.
Programs for Students and Educators
Elementary School Students
Workshop series includes:
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Relaxation sessions
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Knowing and facing emotions
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Happiness
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Fostering positivity
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Sleep and rest well
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Art of love
Middle School Students
Workshop series includes:
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Relaxation sessions
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Self-observation journal writing
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Tuning in to your heart to make decisions
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Positivity: inside and outside, to build healthier relationships
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Sleep and rest well
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Art of silence
High School Students
Workshop series include:
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Relaxation, rejuvenation and meditation series
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Self-observation journal writing
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Happiness Quotient
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Importance of prioritizing
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Becoming settled in your self
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Positivity and co-existing with different personalities
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Attitude and values that lead to excellence
Self- Care through Heartfulness
Workshop series for high schools students and school staff include:
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A 28-day portfolio with 15-minutes of engaging activities
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4 webinars, 30-minutes each, focusing on:
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Stress Management
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Positivity
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Circadian Rhythm
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Goal Setting
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Heartfulness Guided Tools to Relax, Meditate, Affirm, Breathe, Rejuvenate and Reflect
Faculty and Administrators
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Relaxation and meditation sessions
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Learn to work more effectively and efficiently
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Develop clarity in decision-making
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Have increased empathy, tolerance and patience
Parents and Caregivers
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Relaxation and meditation sessions
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Experience inner-balance while juggling the many demands of parenthood
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Develop increased empathy, tolerance and patience with your children and loved ones
Heartful Ambassador
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A clear understanding of the HPS and its offerings
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Ways and means to contribute
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Access to the various documents needed
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Ongoing support available
Train the Trainers and Coach
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Introduction to HPS
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Stress to De-Stress
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Enhancing Focus
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Building Joy
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Instilling Poise
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Heartful Living
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Natural Cycles
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The Heartfulness Way
Contact support.hps@heartfulnessinstitute.org for details and information
about how to register for an upcoming batch of Ambassador or Train the Trainer programs.
Curriculum for Heartfulness Program for Schools (HPS)
Heartfulness program for schools focuses on relaxation, positivity and developing growth mindsets. The program is designed to build focused, inspired and balanced individuals by facilitating heart-centered self-development.
Our mission is to engage students in their own growth that brings emotional and social intelligence as well as confidence and balance through simple lesson plans. This is done through engaging activities to build emotional poise thereby nourishing empathy, compassion, and acceptance. The program offers simple steps to make individuals naturally feel positive, be creative and collaborate with their peers to uncover their own Brilliant Self.
You can have access to the full K-12 curricula and learn about integrating Heartfulness approach by submitting your request here. You can also request brochure and reference letters from other schools to present to your stakeholders.
The President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)
Heartfulness Institute is an official Certifying Organization (CO) for the President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). The prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes, celebrates and holds up as role models for Americans making a positive impact as engaged and deeply committed volunteers.
The President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes United States citizens and lawfully admitted, permanent residents of the United States who have achieved the required number of hours of service over a 12-month time period or cumulative hours over the course of a lifetime. Please click here for eligibility details
Service hours can be accumulated on a variety of projects throughout the year. The PVSA is awarded annually at the Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. For many, earning one or more awards will be a noteworthy honor on future college or scholarship applications. Please submit this form to log your volunteer hours with us.
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