About the District Program
Inner Explorer mindfulness programs are based on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) protocol, and promote Mindfulness-Based Social Emotional Learning (MBSEL). The audio-guided format makes it easy to access practices on any device, and is designed to fit into the school day with short 5-10 minute sessions. No prep work is required, school staff and families can press play and enjoy the benefits of mindfulness in either English or Spanish.
The Community option includes unique features that work to bring school staff, students, and their families together through a shared daily practice:
- - The Counselor Series
- - Educator Wellness Series
- - Connects school to home
The Program is Simple and Delivers Measurable Results
Address Trauma and Mental Health Challenges
Improve Academic Performance
Foster Human Potential with inner explorer
Through daily mindfulness practice, students at The Webb School in the Valley developed skills to address the difficult emotions they were experiencing due to trauma and adversity. After using Inner Explorer, they reported a 65% reduction in behavioral outbursts school-wide. Read the case study.
After introducing Mindfulness-Based Social Emotional Learning (MBSEL) through Inner Explorer, Goddard Middle School saw a significant increase in academic achievement – outperforming most schools in their district with a similar demographic profile. As a result, they garnered positive attention from the State of Colorado. Read the case study.
Daily mindfulness practice teaches lifelong skills such as self-awareness, empathy, and compassion. After practicing mindfulness in class with Inner Explorer, a student-led club was inspired to promote the Inner Explorer 21-Day Quest to help the well-being of their school and increased usage of Inner Explorer by 371% – just one example of how these skills work to empower young leaders who want to make a difference. Read the case study.
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Your School Community Can Save
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Per year assuming 10 Schools in your District has implemented Inner Explorer
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Inner Explorer?
The Inner Explorer program is a series of daily audio-guided mindfulness practices. Each practice incorporates key areas of social emotional development, such as self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, and responsible decision making. Consistent daily mindfulness practice teaches children practical techniques to appropriately handle difficult emotions, such as stress, anxiety, and anger. The mindfulness practices are available in English and Spanish, and consist of the following themes:
- - Discovering Breathing and Relaxation Exercises.
- - Learning Awareness of Senses.
- - Using Thought and Emotional Regulation.
- - Developing Compassion and Connection.
- - Promoting Social Emotional Learning.
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How is Inner Explorer different from other programs?
Inner Explorer programs are audio-guided and require no training or preparation from school staff. The “press play” format allows school communities to easily implement and maintain a daily mindfulness practice on any device. Our practices build on traditional Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) framework, utilizing daily mindfulness as the foundation and creates foundational support across all aspects of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). Additionally, Inner Explorer programs are approved by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and recommended as one of the top ten programs for increasing executive function by Brain Futures.
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Is the Community Version the right pick for my school?
You can visit our Get Started page to compare the features and pricing of our two subscription options. If you have further questions, please contact info@innerexplorer.org and a member of our team will be in touch with you.
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Where can I find a demo or listen to a few practices?
Click here to sample mindfulness practices for pre-kindergarten through high school.