Space Between

“This works! In the midst of increasing intrusions to being ourselves (social media, targeted marketing), wouldn’t we want to give young people the tools to navigate their future centered in who they are and how they feel?” 

- Teacher & Board Member, Wil Depusoy

Mission

Space Between envisions that all students are well and whole. Our mission is to facilitate human and school transformation with mindfulness practices. When implemented with a community approach, mindfulness practices promote attention, emotional regulation, compassion, stress reduction, well-being, and resilience.

What We Do

Founded in 2016, our programming includes school partnerships and community workshops, intensives and events, where we teach mindfulness practices to students and their connected adults. We teach practices of awareness with senses, breath, the body, thoughts, emotions, and compassion, building in the ability to pay attention to the present moment with curiosity and compassion. Studies show that mindfulness practices help increase focus and performance, reduce anxiety and conflict, and promote resilience and wellbeing. More tangibly, here's a sampling of what our program participants say:

“Since learning mindfulness, something that has changed in my life is that I'm not as anti-social in school. I talk to people more, and I am a little bit more popular and have more friends.” - 3rd grader

“Mindfulness has helped me be more confident and brave…these practices have helped me be kinder.” - 5th grader

“Your amazing practices continue to fill our home.  Thank you for your amazing footprint in our lives!” - Parent

Recognition

Space Between recognizes its 2022-2023 partners: Public Schools (Dunlap Elementary, Hawthorne Elementary, Gatewood Elementary, John Muir Elementary, Nisqually Middle School, Sanislo Elementary, Serene Lake Elementary, South Shore K-8, Thurgood Marshall Elementary), Private Schools (FASPS, Valley School), Boys and Girls Club, the UW Center for Child and Family Well-Being, Odessa Brown Children's Clinic Mindfulness Program, Rain City Rock Camp, School's Out Washington, Y-WE, and many more.

Thank you to the many individuals and contributors who support the work of Space Between. 

Join Us to Nurture Wellness in Schools

If our mission and work resonate with you too, we invite you to learn more, resource, and connect with us at www.spacebetween.community. Join us to nurture wellness and wholeness in schools!