Higher Education

WiderPath Addresses
Unprecedented Challenges

32% of college students have considered withdrawing in the last 6 months. The most common reason is emotional stress. 35% of higher ed faculty and staff report feeling burned out at work.

In only 2.5 days, The WiderPath program increases resilience, improves emotional self regulation and teaches you practical tools to reduce stress and have more choice in your life. The WiderPath program can be offered for both faculty and students without draining your already depleted resources.

We’ll come to you! Our facilitators will come to your campus – weekday and weekend options available.

Program Details

Explore the latest scientific research on the nature of emotions and how they are constructed in the brain and body. Participants engage in group discussions and exercises to better understand how their thoughts, beliefs, and experiences influence their emotional responses while learning practical tools and strategies for regulating emotions and enhancing emotional intelligence.
Delve into the latest findings on the brain’s ability to change and adapt through experience and learning. Engage in hands-on activities and experiments to explore how the brain processes information and how neural networks are formed and reorganized. Learn practical strategies for enhancing brain function and optimizing learning and cognitive performance.
Group discussions and activities to enhance self-awareness, focus, and stress management skills. Participants also learn to incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives for improved mental health and well-being.

Certain thinking patterns can become stuck in a loop, leading to negative thoughts and emotions. Participants learn techniques to identify and interrupt these recursive thinking patterns, such as mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and positive self-talk. Practice practical strategies for developing more adaptive thinking patterns to improve mental health and well-being.

Explore how to cultivate greater self-awareness and emotional regulation to respond thoughtfully rather than reacting impulsively. Learn techniques such as mindfulness, breathing exercises, and cognitive restructuring to improve your ability to pause, reflect, and respond effectively to challenging situations. Experience practical strategies for enhancing communication and relationships by moving from a reactive to a responsive mindset.

Explore how to identify and manage thoughts contributing to stress, anxiety, and other negative emotions. Learn techniques such as cognitive restructuring and mindfulness to recognize unhelpful thoughts and shift their focus to what they can control. Learn practical strategies for enhancing emotional regulation and resilience by cultivating a sense of agency and empowerment.
Explore the benefits of cultivating gratitude and appreciation for oneself and others. Engage in exercises and discussions to better understand how appreciation can improve mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. Learn practical strategies for incorporating appreciation into daily life, such as mindfulness and gratitude journaling.
Journaling is a powerful tool for improving mental health and well-being. Learn how to use journaling to gain insight into your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and to develop greater self-awareness and resilience. Through experiential exercises and guided prompts, participants will learn practical strategies for managing stress, regulating emotions, and enhancing self-compassion.
Mindful eating is a practice that involves paying attention to the sensory experience of eating, including taste, texture, and aroma, and developing a deeper awareness of one’s relationship with food.