Moving from Stress to Connection

Pomona, California is a mid-sized town with enormous challenges yet an enlightened openness that’s rare in this world. Schools, police, mental health, and faith-based institutions have embraced techniques and processes that enhance self-awareness, connection to others, and mental well-being in a way that has taken people by surprise. Solid mental health is a birthright of each human being. This session explores abstract concepts such as human values, breath, awareness, and self-care through a set of question-based exercises and interactive processes. Take a close look at how one community has addressed mental health and nurtured a deeper connection to self and others. This session shows how to equip youth with tangible tools to manage their minds, emotions, and the stress and trauma in their lives. One community has done this for over 12 years through its public schools and the rest of the community is embracing these tools for adult populations as well.