Testimonials
What Researchers Say about MindUP™
“I must say I was skeptical at first. But I was surprised when I saw how quickly the kids (and then the teachers) bought into the program and practices. The kids just got it right away, and they seemed hungry for something that would help them manage the stresses in their life.”
-Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, Associate Professor of Education at University of British Columbia
What Teachers Say about MindUP™
“The program is amazing! I loved the activities you included in the senses activities. The kids were involved in lots of hands-on activities that would appeal to anyone. The questions for discussions were really clear for teachers. I like the step by step easy to use set up of the program.”
–Nicole, Kindergarten teacher
“When we had parent teacher interviews, I heard over and over how the children brought this home and taught other members of the family to use the techniques.”
-Jen, grade 4 - 7 teacher of students with learning disabilities and behavior challenges
“A kindergarten student who was being bullied in school was moved to another class. Recently this student had contact with his previous class and classmates. Apparently he spent some time thinking about what had happened. While in the car, he told his mom he knew why the other boy bullied him…he said the boy did not use his pre-frontal cortex to make good decisions and he often acted that way because of his amygdala. His mom was amazed… and told the teacher and many parents at school.
The same kindergarten class was practicing the daily breathing. They are now able to really focus on their breath. While the teacher, Karen, was running the session, the ball from her mallet flew off the stick, went bouncing nosily across the floor, hit a student on the knee and kept going. The students did not move - they stayed completely focused on their breath with their eyes closed… even the student who the ball hit only opened her eyes, looked, closed her eyes and refocused…”
-Janice, Kindergarten Teacher
What Kids Say about MindUP™
“MindUP™ really upgraded my mind. It really helped me basically with a lot of things, like sleeping through the night, eating, being happier at school, making new friends and blocking out my little sister’s nagging!” - William, age 12
“MindUP™ helps has helped me to become more grateful and aware. I didn’t know there were so many things to be grateful for!” -Lucy, age 12
“Mindful breathing helps me go to sleep. It helps me think. And it helps me concentrate. It makes me calm. One day I was sick. And it helped me. Sometimes I do it at home. I showed my friend to use it and he uses it all the time.” - Abe, age 6
What Parents Say about MindUP™
“My child does not argue with me at home anymore – he is actually stopping and thinking before reacting.” –parent of a MindUP™ student
“My child is always talking about his prefrontal cortex and amygdala – he is so happy and has been teaching all of us MindUP™ at home.” -parent of a MindUP™ student