BrainWise graduates are undaunted by Fake News - they use the 10 Wise Ways to help stem the flood of misinformation and practice good decision-making. This complements research on remedies found to halt the spread of false news: Scientists have identified thinking skills as...
Read More »BrainWise instructors know their students, families, and clients can answer the question, "What were you thinking?" They have taught BrainWise to people of all ages, educational backgrounds, cultures, and developmental abilities and are confident their graduates understand the roles neural pathways and...
Read More »As counselors, educators, and health providers, we see how youth with promise can be derailed by subtle and not-so-subtle pressure from their Constellation of Support. Family members and friends normally considered to be "double lines" can become broken lines when...
Read More »We have learned how BrainWise CPR and the 10 Wise Ways are first response skills to prevent and manage problems. Each of us finds our own ways to use these skills to exit the Emotion Elevator. With practice, we simultaneously...
Read More »"What Shall We Do About the Children After the Pandemic?" asks Teresa Thayer Snyder, Ph.D, retired superintendent of the Voorheesville district in upstate New York. She responds with an essay, posted on her blog[1], that emphasizes the importance of taking...
Read More »