Mindful Development is designed to provide meaningful professional development opportunities that integrate holistic leadership, mindful modalities, and promote social emotional health of individuals and organizations.

Major organizational systems are suffering from burnout, lack of community and purpose, subsequently negatively impacting physical and emotional health. For organizations to be successful and healthy, the individuals comprising them also need to be. There needs to be more of a focus and investment in the mental, physical and emotional health of its individuals.

Mindful Development is a completely unique program and vision integrating holistic wellness into professional settings. Each session is uniquely designed to fulfill the needs and intentions of those attending. Mindful Development aims to “reframe” what professional development looks like and who it serves.

Our vision is to continue to expand, diversify and reach as many professionals as possible to help those they serve.

More than 100 professionals from rhode island to hawaii

“This PD was so much more than I expected and I wouldn't change a thing! Thank you for all of the personal touches (gifts, lotions, releasing of the balloon doves and much more)! It was such a wonderful experience especially during 2020 when we all need to take some time to relax! Thank you for being so amazing.”

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S. Cavanagh. Grade 6 Social Studies

A. Schliecher speech language pathologist

“These events are very enjoyable for me. I like how you run them and your personal touch. You make it a point to talk to everyone and not make them feel that you’re rushed (even though your mind is probably thinking of all the details). It’s the little details and thoughtful actions that I like most. We can do yoga anywhere. We can all read a book on mindfulness. It’s how you put it all together, how you explain everything, and how you put yourself in it. We get to hear how it helped your life, as well. I also love the little gifts that I can actually use”

Now that Mindful Development has transformed to a nonprofit organization, our hope is to gain sponsorship to fully fund this year’s experience to provide our most influential professionals, our teachers, the space and self-care they so desperately need. With adequate sponsorship, we hope to attract and involve more RI districts promoting more inclusivity, accessibility, and diversity. Educators may also use the hours to recertify in the State of Rhode Island, if approved by district.

The vision for this year will be to join our movement, with the emphasis on community and “cleanse” ourselves of the negative, bringing in new, vitalized energy. Our work spaces determine a lot how we feel, and so, learning how to clear this energy and integrate energetic modalities can be quite useful to ourselves and those we serve.