Education Program
“No one educates anyone else nor do we educate ourselves,we educate one another in communion in the context of living in this world”
-Paulo Freire
Our Approach to Health and Wellness Education
For children and adults to live a healthy lifestyle, they need more than just physical resources.They must first obtain the knowledge and skills that will allow them to connect with themselves, their environment,and their local community. Therefore the Tierratletix Education Program aims to address health equity by helping children and adults cultivate Social Emotional Skills through nature-based activities. Learn more about our different classes below.
Different Classes and Workshops
We offer meditation and mindfulness workshops that focus on inner work and aim to help participants achieve Self Awareness. These workshops introduce attendees to grounding techniques.
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Spending time outdoors and participating in sports and physical activity support physical and mental health. Our outdoor hikes, climbs and biking expedition are combined with Social Emotional Learning to help managa and channel thoughts, emotions, and actions that lead to successful relationships and communication.
Our Social Emotional Learning Workshops offer adults and children an opportunity to work on developing 1.) Self Awarness, 2.) Self Management , 3.) Social Awarness , 4.) Relationships Skills, and 5.) Responsible Decision-Making. These workshops aim to promote mental health ,help participants break the mental health stigma, and build a stronger community.
Inclusion
Our pedagogy is Culturally and Linguistically Responsive.
Creativity
Our classes encourage the use of artistic strategies .
Community
Our pedagogy is community based and focused.