Mindfulness Resources
Posted Mar. 18, 2020We are compiling resources and tips to help you during these difficult times. Please check back often, as we're constantly updating this list.
Calmer Choice: COVID-19 Communication
Posted Mar. 12, 2020With great kindness and compassion for us all during this uneasy and unknown time, we are writing to you today to share Calmer Choice’s current plans in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Meet a Board Member: Sabrina Kane
Posted Dec. 5, 2019Sabrina Kane, a new Calmer Choice Board Member, shares a bit more about herself in this interview.
Giving Tuesday A Success!
Posted Dec. 4, 2019We did it! Thanks to your support we raised $16,345 – that's more than double last year's total!
2019 Annual Celebration A Success
Posted Oct. 28, 2019Our 2019 Calm, Cool & Collected event at the Hyannisport Club was a huge success. Here you can see photos from the event, watch the video we presented, download our latest Annual Report, and made a donation to support Calmer Choice.
Meet Our Staff: Julia Bateman
Posted Oct. 7, 2019Julia Bateman joined the Calmer Choice team in September of 2019 as our Administrative Assistant for Development. Her role will be helping with development, volunteers and marketing.
Calmer Choice Announces 2019-2022 Strategic Plan
Posted Oct. 1, 2019In the Fall of 2018, as Calmer Choice entered its ninth year of operation as a prevention program delivering research-supported secular mindfulness curriculum to schools and communities on Cape Cod, the organization embarked on a strategic planning process, led by Executive Director Fiona Jensen, consultant Virginia Sullivan and Development Manager Emily Smalley.
MIT Research Study Confirms Link Between Calmer Choice and Better Academic Performance and Mental Health
Posted Sep. 11, 2019A pivotal study recently released from MIT suggests that Calmer Choice’s mindfulness-based curriculum can enhance academic performance and mental health in middle schoolers, as well as reduce disciplinary actions like suspensions and decrease stress among participants.
Meet a Board Member: Laura Newstead
Posted Aug. 12, 2019Laura Newstead joined the Calmer Choice Board of Directors in October 2018. She relocated from Michigan to the Cape in March 2016 to come aboard the Cape Cod Five as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer.
Calmer Choice Announces New Leadership Roles
Posted Jun. 1, 2019Calmer Choice is pleased to announce the appointment of Fiona Jensen – formerly Executive Director – to Chief Executive Officer, and the promotion of Emily Smalley – formerly Development Manager – to Chief Operating Officer.