Upstream Collaborative is dedicated to the transformative power of mindfulness and social-emotional learning (SEL) for individuals, families, and schools. Founded by Kailyn Fullerton, an experienced educator with a deep passion for these practices, Upstream Collaborative aims to foster emotional intelligence, resilience, and a sense of belonging through personalized programming. Whether it's guiding youth through mindfulness practices, supporting educators and school communities, or helping families cultivate emotional awareness, Upstream Collaborative offers a range of services informed by the latest research to meet the unique needs of each participant.
In today’s episode, we are joined by Kailyn Fullerton, the founder of Upstream Collaborative. Kailyn previews the topics she will explore in her course, “Mental Health: Navigating the New Pandemic”. Join us as she explores the impact of the pandemic on students’ and teachers’ wellbeing. Share her optimism in the malleability of the brain as she offers simple but powerful insight into how delving into how these practices can bring meaningful change to the mental health of students, educators and our learning communities.
Episode Timestamps and Highlights
[03:20] About Kailyn’s Course
[03:55] Impact of Pandemic on Students’ Mental Health
[05:30] Younger Students’ Specific Struggles
[5:51] Long Term Impact? The Brain is Malleable.
[07:05] Reframing Challenging Behaviours: What skills are needed? Who has these?
[08:15] Trends: Young Adults, Higher Education
[11:45] To Support Students’ Wellbeing, First Support Teachers’
[14:15] Seek Opportunities for Wellness and Celebrate Community
[15:15] Teachers helping Teachers
[18:20] Addressing a Diversity of Mental Health Needs
[19:32] ISS Course Information
[20:30] Kailyn’s Contact Information & Recommendations
[24:34] Final Thank You
Notable Quotes
“ I think for young children and for adolescents the brain is this beautiful, malleable, plastic thing. Right? [...] humans are resilient and when given the time and the nurture and the care [...] I think there is a norm we can get back to.”
“[...] if they need to take a break and walk around or go sit in the cooldown corner and doodle for a little while before they finish. Is that really going to be the end of the world or is that going to help them learn to come back and to learn their own boundaries?”
Check out the course related to this episode!
Mental Health: Navigating the New Pandemic
Connect With Kailyn Fullerton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaifull/
X: @kaifull
Website: www.upstream-collaborative.org
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Twitter: https://x.com/teachwatts
Connect With Mike
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pierre/
More Resources
Jonathan Haidt’s “The Anxious Generation”
Dan Harris’ “Ten Percent Happier” Podcast
UC Berkeley’s Greater Good in Education a division of the Greater Good Science Center (GGSC)
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