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“Thriving Beyond the Pandemic” PODCAST
Offers SHRM Credit
August, 2021 - JoyPowered
Not sure how to help your employees navigate this uncertain environment and the emotions they are feeling? This podcast will help with practical ideas that can be implemented today. (~35 minutes) LISTEN NOW
DON’T MISS! LEVELHEAD FEATURED IN REDFIN. Create a more peaceful home: 13 zen ideas to design an empty corner
July 6, 2021 by Julia Weaver
Your home is the space where you can escape the stress of work and leave all your worries at the door. So, we were asked to contribute our best idea to design an empty corner and create a more peaceful home. Check out what we had to say! READ MORE
“THRIVING IN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC AND BEYOND”
Book by Saundra Schrock, Ph.D.
Are you ready to live a healthier and happier life? Has the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted your levels of stress, motivation, focus, and more? You are not alone!
Levelhead's CEO, Saundra Schrock, Ph.D., just completed her latest book, "Thriving in a Global Pandemic and Beyond". Be one of the first to enjoy the book and go beyond just surviving this pandemic. Available in both eBook ($9.99) and Paperback ($16.95) formats!
Bright & Wize Podcast with Saundra Schrock, Ph.D.
July, 2021
Dr. Schrock, Levelhead’s CEO and Co-Founder, brings a unique and far-reaching perspective to the topics of career growth, development, and success. In this podcast, learn about the critical skills required in our new world of work, how the fear of failure is a misguided belief that we can all overcome, and how to graciously accept feedback to overcome missteps and develop in our careers.
LISTEN HERE, on Apple Podcast, or on Spotify.
“WHERE HEALTHY HABITS MATTER” Webinar
Dr. Saundra Schrock
February 10, 2021 - Health New England’s “Where Your Health Matters” Series
Learn the about the latest research and practical, science-based micro-lessons to help you successfully establish or maintain essential healthy habits -- including how to create positive behavior change that improves sleep routines, limits stress eating, reduces stress, and more. WATCH
CHANGE LEADERS PODCAST: Dr. Saundra Schrock
December, 2020
Moshe Cole from People Advisory Services talks with Saundra Schrock, a true change leader, about her experiences in the financial services industry and how those transformed into creating Levelhead. LISTEN
ON THE VERGE OF BURNOUT
The Chronicle of Higher Education - December, 2020
“As the coronavirus pandemic relentlessly wears on, the professoriate is overworked, stressed, and thoroughly exhausted. From higher education’s emergency remote reinvention last spring to its anxious reworkings for the fall, faculty members have been pivoting, adjusting, and working harder and faster than ever before to keep up with the ever-changing challenges.” READ MORE
ANNOUNCING OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH UW-SUPERIOR
BY KENNEDY LANE
April, 2020
The University of Wisconsin-Superior is one of our newest university partners, as they have chosen to integrate Levelhead-Ed into their programs this semester. Here are highlights from our recent discussion with two key leaders of the Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Being, leaders who are doing many innovative things to better the lives of their students. READ MORE
Presidents fear financial, and human, toll of coronavirus
By doug lederman - inside higher-ed
March 27, 2020
A recent survey of college and university presidents indicates that they are most concerned about the toll the crisis could take on the mental health of their students and employees. READ MORE
President Speaks: Mental health should be among colleges' 'most urgent priorities'
BY SHIRLEY COLLADO - OP-ed on education dive
October 25, 2019
Investing more in and creatively addressing students' well-being will have an impact beyond campus, writes Ithaca College President Shirley Collado. READ MORE
RESEARCH
ROLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION POST PANDEMIC: Helping Students Develop Self-Management Skills
Saundra Schrock, Ph.D.
March 2021
In partnership with the Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Being at the University of Wisconsin –Superior, Levelhead participated in a case study for select classes in Spring and Fall 2020. The purpose of this study was to assess the acceptability of the “Learning to Thrive” content, delivered on the Levelhead digital engagement platform, as a classroom tool for improving stress, increasing student engagement, and improving focus and attention. GET THE REPORT
ENHANCING MINDFULNESS AND WELL-BEING IN HIGHER EDUCATION
BY RANDY BARKER, LORI TUOMINEN, MIMI RAPPLEY LARSON, MARY LEE-NICHOLS, GLORIA ESLINGER, KRISTINE PATTERSON, SHEVAUN STOCKER
International Journal of Community Well-Being
Accepted March, 2021
This article outlines the steps taken to establish the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Being. Major historical components include: gaining momentum; securing funding; developing mission and vision statements; launching the Pruitt Center; and recounting the services, programs, and impacts achieved to date. READ MORE
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 on COLLEGE STUDENT WEll-BEING
The Healthy Minds Network - American College Health Association
July, 2020
The Healthy Minds Network, which runs the Healthy Minds Study (HMS), in collaboration with the American College Health Association, which runs the National College Health Assessment, developed a new set of survey items related to students’ experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE
THREE CASE STUDIES: Integrating Mindfulness-based Micro-Lessons into Higher Education
By Saundra Schrock, Ph.D.
June, 2020
The purpose of this three-part case study was to determine the efficacy of offering mindfulness-based social/emotional learning micro lessons on a digital platform in a higher-education setting to reduce stress & anxiety, improve focus & attention, and improve student/instructor engagement. The Levelhead team worked with instructors at seven universities over three semesters from January 2019 through May 2020. READ MORE
Social emotional learning: Key to career readiness
by Allison c. paolini
Richard w. riley college of education, Winthrop university
Anatolian Journal of Education
April, 2020
Social emotional learning (SEL) is defined as the process by which children and adults regulate emotions, set goals, demonstrate empathy, build healthy relationships, and make constructive choices (CASEL, 2019). Beyond the academics, students worldwide need to possess specific social emotional learning skills; both intrapersonal and interpersonal, in order to achieve success in their post-secondary endeavors. READ MORE
INTEGRATING MINDFULNESS INTO DISTANCE LEARNING ADULT EDUCATION
BY Dr. Steven Dunn, Dr. Dale Jasinski, Saundra Schrock, Ph.D.
The Journal of Human Resource and Adult Learning
June, 2019
The purpose of this paper is to assess the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based digital solution as a classroom tool for improving stress, classroom engagement, and increasing focus and attention in adult learners in a distance education environment. The exploratory study involves MBA students enrolled in an online course at a large US Midwestern university. Qualitative data was collected during and after the course. Results indicate a positive reaction by students and improvements in their mindfulness, perceived stress, and engagement in their learning. READ MORE
PEARson global learner survey 2019
Pearson surveyed 11,000 learners in 19 countries and we, at Levelhead-Ed, found conclusion #7 especially interesting: “Learners believe soft skills will give them the advantage over automation. While STEM skills aren't forgotten, people realize the skills which make us uniquely human are actually the hardest to learn. Skills like creativity, originality, problem-solving and the ability to learn give humans an advantage over machines and learners say they need help mastering them.” READ MORE
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2023
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023: FALL FOCUS
Self-Care Tips
Fall Blog Series
Good and Bad Stress
Positive Relationships
Social Isolation
Multitasking - Does It Really Help?
Stress and Decision-Making
And more!
JULY/AUGUST 2023: HARVEST HAPPINESS
Fall Focus Tips
Learn How to Control Your Attention
Mindfulness: Harvest Happiness Blog Series
Are You a Worrier?
Flatten Your Stress Curve
Open Your Heart
Are You Ready to Thrive?
And more!
MAY/JUNE 2023: MAKING POSITIVE CHANGES
Swimmin’ Through Summer Tips
Multi-Tasking - Good or Bad?
Mindfulness: Positive Changes Blog Series
Five Pillars of Change
Gratitude is NOT Just For Thanksgiving
Turn Your Camera Around
And more!
MARCH/APRIL 2023: MINDFULNESS - A REVIEW OF THE BASICS
Explore Your Purpose
Her Idea Collective Partnership
Mindfulness: Back to Basics Blog Series
Why is Mindfulness Practice Important?
How to Develop a Mindfulness Practice
Common Myths
Does Mindfulness Enable Creativity and Innovation?
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2023: HONE HEALTHY HABITS THIS YEAR
Why Habit Change is Hard
Creating Healthy Habits
Prepare for Setbacks
Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself
Four Components to Mindful Behavior Change
And, more!