The Journey Together
Presencia’s First Trail Race
For me, running is refreshing and fun. It helps me process stress, think through problems, and feel healthy. I assumed it would be the same for everyone until about a...
Presencia’s First Trail Race
For me, running is refreshing and fun. It helps me process stress, think through problems, and feel healthy. I assumed it would be the same for everyone until about a...
We’re Here for the Rule Breakers
Over the years in my work at Presencia, I noticed something that surprised me. Sometimes my most compliant students came from the most abusive, unstable circumstances, and sometimes the students...
We’re Here for the Rule Breakers
Over the years in my work at Presencia, I noticed something that surprised me. Sometimes my most compliant students came from the most abusive, unstable circumstances, and sometimes the students...
Making Space for New Stories
I’m just making space for the real storytellers. Last Thursday, our fourth graders shuffled into the room, found their seats, and greeted their new friends Tim and Megan. Tim is...
Making Space for New Stories
I’m just making space for the real storytellers. Last Thursday, our fourth graders shuffled into the room, found their seats, and greeted their new friends Tim and Megan. Tim is...
Here’s How We Reconnect Bodies and Brains!
Awareness of the body’s state influences how we organize our lives. Knowing your body strengthens your mind. - Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. in “The Mindful Therapist” On Tuesday, I placed...
Here’s How We Reconnect Bodies and Brains!
Awareness of the body’s state influences how we organize our lives. Knowing your body strengthens your mind. - Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. in “The Mindful Therapist” On Tuesday, I placed...
We Can’t Wait to Start a New Year at Presencia!
(Guest post by Program Mentor Katie Garduño) Sometimes in order to be there for other people, we have to be there for ourselves. This summer the Presencia staff learned how...
We Can’t Wait to Start a New Year at Presencia!
(Guest post by Program Mentor Katie Garduño) Sometimes in order to be there for other people, we have to be there for ourselves. This summer the Presencia staff learned how...
After 13 Years, We’re Taking a Big Step!
A special message from our founders, Ruthie and Ian North: As we work to equip our mentoring staff to manage their finances, care for their mental and relational health, and...
After 13 Years, We’re Taking a Big Step!
A special message from our founders, Ruthie and Ian North: As we work to equip our mentoring staff to manage their finances, care for their mental and relational health, and...