BrainWise Blog

BrainWise and American History

Many individuals and organizations are primed right now to address inequalities which still exist in the United States. This newsletter shares how you can use BrainWise to create lessons and activities that have students utilize the 10 Wise Ways to learn more expansive and...

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BrainWise: Providing Support for Covid-19 Caregivers

Residents and staff of nursing homes and other skilled nursing care centers have borne the brunt of COVID-19 deaths and illnesses.  In a search for mental health resources to support her staff at Colonial Columns, a SAVA Senior Care facility...

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BrainWise Testimonial: Nursing Home Care Providers and Covid-19 Fears

BrainWise instructors and program graduates know that when fear and other emotions, (e.g. anxiety, disgust, sadness, surprise and even love and happiness) are on the top floors of the emotions elevator, they trigger the Lizard Brain’s fight or flight reaction...

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Views Of Racial Inequality

2. Views of racial inequality BY JULIANA MENASCE HOROWITZ, ANNA BROWN AND KIANA COX More than four-in-ten Americans say the country still has work to do to give black people equal rights with whites. Blacks, in particular, are skeptical that black people will ever...

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BrainWise Teaches Emotional Support Skills for Responding to Covid-19

The Colorado Department of Education asked all school districts to complete a survey of their top needs during the pandemic. More than 90% responded and listed "Providing Students with Emotional Support" as their #1 need. This need is not limited...

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