Learn To Develop Stronger Connections & Lower Stress
Our self-paced and blended courses are designed by leading psychologists and educators to give you practical techniques to navigate challenges in your classroom while managing your own stress.
Built on the latest science, our programs meet all nine Harvard criteria for effective Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) training—ensuring you get proven tools that truly make a difference.
Self-Paced Courses
These self-paced online courses are designed so you can move at your own pace, featuring video lessons and exercises in bite-sized modules—perfect for busy schedules.
Social-Emotional Learning That Actually Works
Reducing Stress and Unlearning Misguided Approaches
3 Self-Paced Learning Modules • Interactive Online Exercises • Real-Life Video Examples • Downloadable Resources
Time: 3 credit hours
Ditch ineffective strategies and transform challenging behaviors into opportunities for growth. Learn proven strategies to create lasting connections, even with your most challenging students.
Defusing Classroom Power Struggles
The Balance Between Compassion & Control
Self-Paced Video Lessons • Interactive Online Exercises • Real-Life Video Examples • Downloadable Resources
Time: 7 credit hours
Learn strategies for regaining control of your classroom, building trust with your students, and lowering your own stress.Â
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Creating New Connections
A New Approach to Challenging Classroom Behavior
Self-Paced Video Lessons • Interactive Online Exercises • Real-Life Video Examples • Downloadable Resources
Time: 5 credit hours
Tired of the same disruptive behaviors? Discover what's really driving student challenges and learn effective strategies for breaking the cycle.
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Blended Courses
Blended courses for educators offer fully customizable experiences, combining the best of group discussion with flexible self-paced learning options. Live sessions provide opportunities to practice new skills alongside educator cohorts and receive valuable feedback.
Before you register, we’ll work with you to tailor the right balance of self-paced modules and live sessions to meet your needs.
Educators Building Social-Emotional Resilience
The Mariposa Method to Helping Children Reach Their Full Potential
8 Self-Paced Learning Modules • Live Practice Sessions • Interactive Exercises • Downloadable Resources
Time: 16 credit hours
Learn Mariposa’s science-backed, Social-Emotional Learning method to build resilience and reduce stress through stronger teacher-student relationships.
Fostering Strong Teacher-Parent Communication
Through the Science of SEL
4 Self-Paced Learning Modules • Live Practice Sessions • Interactive Exercises • Email Templates • Downloadable Resources Â
Time: 8 credit hours
Revitalize parent-teacher communications with research-backed strategies that get everyone on the same page.
Prerequisite: Building Social-Emotional ResilienceÂ
Defusing Classroom Power Struggles
Balancing Compassion and Control
3 Self-Paced Learning Modules • Live Practice Sessions • Interactive Exercises • Downloadable ResourcesÂ
Time: 7 credit hours
Learn effective approaches for regaining control of your classroom, building trust with your students, and lowering your own stress.
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Creating New Connections
A New Approach to Classroom Behavior
Self-Paced Video Lessons • Live Practice Sessions • Interactive Exercises • Downloadable Resources
Time: 5 credit hours
Tired of the same disruptive behaviors? Discover what's really driving student challenges and learn effective strategies for breaking the cycle.
Social-Emotional Learning That Actually WorksÂ
Reducing Stress and Unlearning Misguided Approaches
 3 Self-Paced Learning Modules • Live Practice Sessions • Interactive Exercises • Downloadable Resources
Time: 3 credit hours
Learn Mariposa’s science-backed, Social-Emotional Learning method to build resilience and reduce stress through stronger relationships with your students.
Coaching & Consultation
Start With A FREE 30-minute Call
Consult directly with our experts, Dr. Anne Townsend & Jenny Barrett (M.Ed.), for help with a specific challenge or concern. Gain valuable ideas, approaches, and resources to resolve conflict and lower stress.
Learn More About Consultations
Let’s Build Your Ideal Course
We customize our courses to meet your school's unique needs—combining the best of self-paced learning options with virtual discussion and optional in-person workshops.
Free Mini-Lessons
We’re offering free mini lessons so you can see just how effective these strategies are—practical tools you can use right away to lower stress and develop more meaningful connections with your students and their parents.
How to Foster Teacher-Student Connection During Stressful TimesÂ
3 FREE Video Lessons
Time: 20m
Stop letting classroom stress drain your energy. Learn game-changing techniques to create a calm, connected learning environment that works for everyone.Â
The Good Day/Bad Day TrapÂ
1 FREE Video Lesson
Time: 10m
Unlock meaningful parent communication that goes beyond surface-level updates like whether it was a “good” or “bad” day.
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Start With A Free Mini-Lesson
Get exclusive access to our How to Foster Teacher-Student Connection During Stressful Times mini-course. Three self-paced video lessons will help you learn a new strategy for reducing stress right away.
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