Flourish Foundation

Flourish Foundation is dedicated to promoting contemplative-based practices for the purpose of achieving mental balance and universal compassion.  The heart of our work focuses on the human potential to be morally and ethically responsible world citizens. Contemplative practices can be understood as methods or tools that develop concentration, deepend understanding and insight and cultivate kindess and compassion.

  

Flourish started as a small, grassroots pilot program fueled by the passion of a small group of individuals who shared the belief that in order to positively transform the world we must begin by cultivating healthy habits of mind. Given that healthy habits of mind continuously evolve and can be cultivated throughout life, Flourish programs are designed to touch every aspect of the human experience from birth to death. Throughout the past seven years, one thing continues to ring true – in a world overcome by environmental and social injustice people desire the opportunity to learn how to live more purposefully through mindfulness and compassion. Flourish is proud to be meeting this important need. 

 

Currently Flourish Foundation is engaged in the following projects:

 

SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS

Mindful Awareness Program - elementary school level    

 Clear Mind Caring Heart - middle & high school level

School-based programs that focus on developing and strengthening focused attention, emotional regulation, and universal compassion with students and teachers weekly in a classroom setting.  This secular program teaches participants to pay attention to life experiences without judgement, with an attitude of compassion and kindness. 

 

OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Compassionate Leaders Program

A program that prepares high school students to research, plan, and implement community service projects within local communities and abroad, with the goal of creating a network of leaders who are committed to the life-long endeavor of uplifting themselves and the world around them. 

Mindfulness-Based Childbirth & Parenting 

Through the practice of mindfulness, parents develop tools for managing emotional and physical stress during pregnancy, childbirth, parenting, and daily life.  Resources are shared to support parents in developing positive relationships with their children and harmony within their home.

Cultivating Emotional Balance

An evidence-based educational program that introduces adults to the well-being and fulfillment that can arise from the cultivation of emotional skills and mind training techniques.

Minding Wisely

A six-week immersion course designed for seniors to learn basic mindfulness meditation skills that promote mental and physical well being.

The Art & Science of End of Life Care

This workshop series focuses on increasing an everyday understanding of end of life and explores tools for developing ease, presence, empathy, and openess by engaging in group discussions, presentations, and mindfulness-based practices.

Contemplative Education

An annual workshop and lecture series introduces members of the community to cutting-edge research and practical skills for achieving mental balance and universal compassion.