WyldHeart Approach to Transpersonal Learning For Kids
Program Foundations
WyldHeart programs for children were intentionally designed based on research in the principles of transformative education.
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Emotional Attunement for Wellbeing & Growth
While we think our curriculum is pretty inspiring, we also know that—according to bodies of research like Attachment Theory and Polyvagal Theory—humans need environments of emotional safety where they feel their needs are noticed and met in order to engage in high-level thinking, creativity, and healthy social interactions. That’s why our programs for kids are rooted in a relational culture of learning that promotes wellbeing and growth.
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Journey Model Curricular Framework
Our curriculum is based on the stages of The Hero’s Journey. It’s an archetypal narrative popularized by mythologist Joseph Campbell and inspired by Jungian psychology, which focuses on imagination, symbolism, natural cycles, and our relationship to the world around us. The Hero’s Journey speaks to common stages of inner growth, which makes it an especially impactful framework for a learning journey of self-discovery.
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Appreciation of Every Inner Genius
One of WyldHeart’s founding principles is the preservation of a sense of awe for the unique gifts that every human being carries. In some cultures, it is believed that everyone comes into the world with an unparalleled light that only they can deliver into the world. We believe that when children (and adults) feel truly seen and appreciated for their deepest capacities, they are much more likely to tap into them, explore who they are, and share their light.
The WyldHeart Approach to Learning
At WyldHeart, we help fortify relationships, instill a sense of belonging, and provide the environment of emotional safety that children and adults need in order to tap into their gifts and cultivate the confidence to share those gifts with the world.
We intentionally incorporate mindfulness, creativity, and nature connection into a holistic curriculum that allows for exploration of the mind, heart, and spirit. We encourage everyone to be fully themselves by creating a culture of belonging and inclusion for all.
The WyldHeart Pillars
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Inner Life Awareness
We go beyond social-emotional learning to engage all parts of being human, including mind, heart, and spirit. Learners are encouraged to explore and embrace who they really are on the inside, and how they relate to the world around them.
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Connection & Belonging
Everyone is not only welcome at WyldHeart, but celebrated! We believe that connection and belonging are birthrights and natural states of being, that we can belong while being our wonderfully unique selves, and that we all need each other to do just that.
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Innate Leadership
Leadership has many forms—some visible, and some quiet yet equally powerful. In keeping with appreciation for each person’s unique genius, our program helps tap into the innate leader that exists in all of us, and provides an environment for it to emerge.