In the fast-paced world of after-school care, stress can build quietly and wear us down over time. This interactive professional development session invites after-school caregivers and staff to pause, ground, and grow. Participants will explore the cycle of stress in group settings and how it affects both adult and youth behavior. Through the lens of brain science, we’ll unpack A DOSE of Happy, the four key chemicals (Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins) that support wellbeing and connection with options that will fit you! 


This training offers realistic examples of simple, daily self-care practices, along with mindful tools and grounding activities that can be modeled and shared with youth to promote a more positive, safe, and enriched program environment. Come ready to breathe, stretch, reflect, laugh, and leave with fresh ideas to take care of yourself.