About Our Emotion Coaching Project
The WiseMind Emotion Coaching Project addresses critical challenges in youth emotional wellness and social-emotional development. The pressing need for interventions in this area is underscored by increasing rates of suicide, gun violence, anxiety, substance use, and stress among young people, as highlighted in the news. In partnership with Salem-Keizer Public Schools and Salem Kroc Center, the project directly tackles these issues in Marion and Polk Counties.
By integrating neuroscience principles with HeartMath's biofeedback technology, our project offers tailored tools and strategies to improve emotion regulation and well-being for at-risk youth. The primary aim is to meet the escalating mental health needs of the youth in our community, particularly those from marginalized groups, by providing accessible and effective support.
Our objectives for 2024 are:
Provide individual social-emotional education to over 200 students.
Train up to 30 faculty and staff through Nurture the Educator courses and Facilitator Training.
Expand by recruiting, training, and onboarding additional Emotion Coaches to support at-risk youth across Marion-Polk County public schools and special programs at the Salem Kroc Center.
With these initiatives, we aim to foster a resilient and thriving youth population, equipped with the necessary skills to manage stress and emotions effectively, ensuring their success - both in school and life.
