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  Design to Connect, LLC.
  • What we offer
    • Foundational Workshops
    • Communities of Practice
    • Half day and longer
    • Programs for Children and Youth
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Design to Connect

Presence, understanding, action.
 Integrated, sustainable, and applied mindfulness for
​personal resilience, transformative relationships, and thriving organizational culture. 
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We support the resilience, capacity, and compassion of individuals, teams, and organizations so they can live and work with vitality, from a center of sustainable well-being, aligned with  values and purpose.


Through participatory methods, you'll gain foundational skills in: 
  • Accessing and expanding your resilience zone
  • Engaging with self and others from empathy and compassion
  • Asking good questions to increase self and relational understanding
  • Taking action based on thoughtful decision making​


From this trustworthy inner space, you'll be prepared to act in alignment with what matters in your life, family, community or organization.

We believe in

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The power of regulated individuals, communities, and organizations to achieve inspiring goals

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Self-directed change led from within individuals and communities​

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Personal shifts as catalysts for systemic change

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Join or schedule a foundational workshop and learn simple practices to support resilience now.
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Engage in a community of practice to support a culture of sustainable and intentional resilience in my school. 
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Bring healing-centered personal and relational mindfulness practices to children and youth.
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Host a half day (or longer) program to cultivate foundational understanding, dive into skill practice, and engage in sustainable implementation planning.
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​"Jelena and Lucy are so loving and compassionate, and it brings out love and compassion to those around them. When we become this embodiment and take it back to our schools...Wow!"
Buncombe Community of Practice participant, Buncombe County Schools, NC

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"Thank you so much for your parent training at CCE. You are exceptional at what you do! Keep getting the word out!!!!" 
Deb VanderVeer, LMSW, Title I Social Worker, Greenville County Schools, SC

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"This was truly one of the most meaningful and beneficial retreats I've been on. I was so impressed by the immense thoughtfulness and obvious intention behind every detail of this retreat. Even the time management was flawless, with one activity building on the next in a non-obvious way, but important as far as the flow of depth and play and lightness. You are special people that truly make this world a better and more beautiful place. I am grateful to have shared this time with you and appreciate so much all the time and care you took to make it truly wonderful!"
SC Mindfulness Retreat for Educators participant, June 2017

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"Thank you! Mindfulness has been transformational for me personally and professionally. Loved the structure and the flow of Community Of Practice meetings."
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Buncombe Community of Practice participant, Buncombe County Schools, NC

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"With the giving nature of teachers, I found this retreat was just what I needed. With the stress level of teachers on the rise, mindfulness practice will help them find peace. I would recommend this retreat whole-heartedly, and there is also scientific data that show it works."
SC Mindfulness Retreat for Educators participant, June 2017

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We've partnered with...

 Greenville District Schools
Buncombe County School Counselors
Avery's Creek Elementary School
Fairview Elementary School
Johnston Elementary School
​Haw Creek Elementary School
FernLeaf Community School
Gate Program

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​And have presented at numerous venues including the Key School, Rainbow Community School, Begin Teacher Wellness Conference, North Carolina School Counselors Association, and more. 

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Design to Connect, LLC, Copyright © 2019
Photo used under Creative Commons from Ivan Radic
  • What we offer
    • Foundational Workshops
    • Communities of Practice
    • Half day and longer
    • Programs for Children and Youth
  • About us
  • Contact
  • Blog