REAL SOLUTIONS TO REAL PROBLEMS
We love our students but behavior problems have reached a crisis point.
from “Breaking the Cycle of Bad” - NEA August 6, 2024
According to a recent report by the Pew Research Center, about 1 in 5 teachers surveyed said major problems include students getting up and walking around when they're not supposed to and being disrespectful.
Harmony In Schools was born out of a passion to help high school students struggling with stress in 2008. Now educators are struggling.
I have a solution that can help educators, and ultimately students.
“We need to put on our oxygen masks first.”
What does Harmony In Schools offer?
A 6 week Group Coaching program
Who is the program for?
Counselors, Mental Health Specialists, Social Workers, and Educators
Who can benefit?
The entire school
What will I learn?
Why a stressed brain can’t learn
A quick and fun way to transform stress into vital energy
How to create a grounded presence through a daily mindfulness practice
Breathing techniques for anger, stress, and balancing energy
Strategies for sorting emotions and experiencing more joy
Relationship building and conflict resolution strategies
Restorative poses to calm the nervous system
“I LOVED Marykay’s training and hope to attend another one. The Mindful listening was very helpful and I can definitely use with my students. I felt relaxed and rejuvenated after the shaking. It was great to get the energy out.”
— HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR
RESEARCH DEMONSTRATES DYNAMIC RESULTS
Using qualitative research analysis methods, 75 student narratives about mindfulness were coded, categorized, and synthesized into themes.
Data analysis of Marykay Howards Controlling Stress classes at Lafayette High School as compiled by Jennifer McCloud, PhD Assistant Professor of Education Transylvania University. These are the results.
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR
Marykay has a passion for equipping individuals with tools to improve their mental, emotional, physical, and social health to restore wellness. For 18 years, this beloved and accomplished educator provided staff and students with effective techniques to help lower stress, anxiety, and depression. She is an expert in social and emotional strategies and has an alternative approach to help individuals reclaim their lives and avoid burnout. She is a certified yoga and Pilates instructor, holds a B.S. in Health and Physical Education, and a Masters of Art in teaching Secondary Education. She realizes the importance of daily meditation and restorative practices, and since retiring in 2020, her vision is to bring these life saving modalities to a wider audience.