Scientific Validation

The key to understanding how anxiety inhibits cognitive and physical performance lies in understanding how emotions affect the rhythmic activity in the nervous system. All techniques used in training have been scientifically validated and are currently used from corporations to classrooms around the world.

What is Heart-Based Education

Research has identified a measurable physiological state that is the basis for optimal learning and performance. In this state, our emotions are calm. Our brain, nervous system and other bodily systems function with increased synchronization and harmony. In simple terms, we are in sync physically, mentally and emotionally. Ultimately we can help to focus attention for reasoning and creativity- all essential for effective learning, academic achievement and social success!

SEL

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) reflects the critical role of positive relationships and emotional connections in the learning process and helps students develop a range of skills they need for school and life. SEL skills include the ability to:

• set and achieve positive goals
• feel and show empathy for others
• establish and maintain positive relationships
• make responsible decisions
• understand and manage emotions

All of these skills are necessary—both for educators and students—to function well in the classroom, in the community, and in college and careers.