The Journey Together
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...
Loving Presence over Time
“More than anything else, being able to feel safe with other people defines mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.” - Bessel van der Kolk,...
Loving Presence over Time
“More than anything else, being able to feel safe with other people defines mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.” - Bessel van der Kolk,...
We See What We Look For
“Children whose teachers capture their imagination and inspire them to pay attention will be able to learn and build a scaffold of knowledge about the world and themselves. Attention is...
We See What We Look For
“Children whose teachers capture their imagination and inspire them to pay attention will be able to learn and build a scaffold of knowledge about the world and themselves. Attention is...