“It was such a safe space.”

“Very intentional on what activities we practiced. I loved the balance of participation and listening. Great practical strategies I can apply.”

Renee’s workshop provides an opportunity to examine your values and priorities and set goals in alignment with them. Engaging with other participants helps with practical ideas for implementation. Renee makes the workshop relaxing and fun. 

Renee Van Norman’s workshop was a welcome reminder to slow down and be more mindful of and planful in my thoughts and actions.  Renee has an engaging and non-threatening way of facilitating the session so that participants feel comfortable sharing with the group. 

“I really appreciated the timing of Camp Thrive. Being able to dedicate 20 hours to concrete, applicable, and realistic self-care over the summer has boosted my morale and enthusiasm for the new program year. Being able to focus on each aspect of wellness with other educators was a cathartic, encouraging experience. Thank you for your innovation, Renee!”

“Signing up for Camp Thrive was one of the best things I’ve done for myself in a long time, and I will continue to practice what I’ve learned for the rest of my life. Thank you for being amazing at what you do!!”

“Participating in the Camp Thrive group had a significant impact on me, not just in terms of becoming a better version of myself, but also in being able to give better support to all of my providers in my region by sharing what I had learned. It teaches me the importance of self-care and appreciating what I have and everything around me.”

“The well-educator sessions were an important aspect of my well-being this year with Covid, especially, because I took the time to focus on each skill builder and learn what I could do to be a better person.”

“I have found the Well Educator Neighborhoods program implemented by Renee to be invaluable to my wellness. I truly believe the monthly check ins, learning about wellness dimensions, mindful meditations, resources, and monthly intentions were key to keeping myself grounded and focused during this year.”

“I would highly recommend this Wellness Educator Neighborhood, it is a safe and supportive group which helped me grow and supported my wellness and mental health during a challenging school year. I am forever thankful for this experience!”

“It really helped me get through this school year… l totally would have drowned.”

“I have encouraged the parents I work with to take care of themselves more.”

I learned: “That it is not unprofessional for me to take a 3-min pause… it actually makes me a better person and professional.”

“Being a part of this group was an incredibly important component of my emotional and mental health this year.”

“It has made me a better educator and worker during these unusual times.”

“I absolutely loved the webinar and participated in the exercises of mindfulness and breathing. Letting go of what you cannot change is an important message and focusing on what you can is key. I enjoyed the cartoon video that spoke to having and accepting feelings AND acting towards your values. I think Renee sends powerful messages in simple ways and I love it!”

“Renée will guide professionals through important reflections about caring for self, being present and mindful. She has an engaging and inspiring way to teach great strategies for helping us incorporate selfcare practices that are so important for mental wellbeing. Highly recommended.”

“I always learn something new to put in my toolbox when I attend one of Renée’s presentations.”

“You will learn strategies to get unstuck when you want to make mindfulness changes, but feel like you can’t start”

“I felt this training was super helpful and well worth the time. I loved how I am walking away from this training with concrete strategies and handouts that I can use.”