WE’re So Happy You’re Here
HERE delivers early intervention and prevention programmes for schools, organisations, providers, and families in the UK and US. Our evidence-based, trauma-informed mindfulness and wellbeing approaches help children, young people, and adults build resilience, confidence, and emotional strength, supporting calmer minds, stronger relationships, and healthier communities
Presentations
Since our establishment in 2018, we have partnered with many organisations, bringing mindfulness support to providers, educators, adults, families, and children, including the following speaking engagements (and more!)
Buffett Early Childhood Institute "PD For All"
“Brain Building Techniques For Parents And Children: Integrating Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga.”
UK Gov, London, Westminster City Council
Professional Development For All: “Reducing Parental Conflict”
ReConnect "Parent Town Hall" Omaha, Nebraska
“You Are A Work Of Greatness”
Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative "Elevate22"
Elevate22: “Learn Evidence-Based Mindfulness Techniques”
Our FOUNDERS
Dana Olson (Dyksterhuis)
Co-Founder
Jen Armstrong, MSc
Co-Founder
UK Government/Tech Nation Exceptional Talent Visa in Digital Technology (one of 200 recipients worldwide 2016)
Techstars/Microsoft Alumni (Seattle)
Seattle “Female Founder to Watch.” (Women 2.0)
Fanzo Co-Founder (Seattle, Angel-funded)
Founder of BoastHouse Consulting
Other career chapters… Broadcast news reporter at Omaha WOWT/Channel 6, Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
Philanthropy (current + past): London Hammersmith Brackenbury Village Residents Association, The Nebraska Medical Center Auxiliary Board, American Cancer Society Gala, Volunteer Co-Founder of the Midlands Humane Society, The David Spence Cancer Foundation
MSC, Developmental and Educational Psychology
- 200-hour RYT Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow, 95-hour RCYT Children’s YOGA, AND Parent & Baby Yoga TEACHER TRAININGS.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction training
Trained facilitator in Roots of Empathy, The Parent Nurture Program, Teen Talk Parenting Program, Restorative Approaches, Motivational Interviewing and Solutions Focused Therapy.
10 years experience of Family/ parenting Support Work & mentoring Young people
Nutritional advisory course
- Professional Yoga + Mindfulness Photographer / VIDEOGRAPHER
- Mindfulness Curriculum Developer
our UK & US team members
Tina Burns
Program Director
Sophie Allen
Partnerships Director
Greg Graber
Mental performance coach
McCall Kelly
Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor, Holistic Life Coach
Aneta Grabiec
Yoga Instructor & Wellness Consultant
Frank Wolfe
Restorative Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor
Carole Westerman
Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor, Wellness Coach
Nedu Izuegbunam
Athletic Counsellor
Rob Reid
Yoga for men instructor
Micki Noah
MA Counselling, LIMHP, LADC, CPC
Priyal Levine
New York Ambassador
MaryBeth Winner
Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor
Grace Sisto
Vinyasa Yoga, Pre & Post Natal Yoga
Annie Bode
Yoga Instructor APRN, DNP
Maddy Barla
Spanish Interpretor
Anne-Marie Avalon
Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor
Brandy Broadway
Mindfulness Instructor
Kate Francis
YOGA & MINDFULNESS INSTRUCTOR
Lindsay Decker
Coalition team member
Katie Sullivan
Post natal , Kids, Teen & adult yoga instructor
UNMC Munroe-Meyer Report Highlights On Partnership With Douglas County and ReConnect
“In order for positive action to take place, we need to feel calm, relaxed, and supported within our environment. For many of us, and especially for youth coming from high-stress or traumatic households, entering a space of peace and comfort allows the body to relax and the mind to become clearer. Being in this state of calm encourages learning, reduces stress and anxiety, and allows us to connect with ourselves and the world around us.”
~ Jen Armstrong, MSc, HERE Co-Founder
Cosy, healing environment
“Creating a space where everyone felt respected and valued was essential to the success of the program.”
Authenticity and Acceptance
“Building authentic connections between program staff and youth was more successful than simply instructing youth on what to do.”
soft interventions + non-traditional
“Instructors used non-traditional ways to engage youth as alternatives to the ‘hard curriculum’ youth are used to with current regimented or court-ordered programs.”
a first of its kind program
“Each interviewee noted that this program was the first of its kind and that it was a more compassionate approach to working with youth.”
here for you, for them
For Those Who Support Others
Our work is rooted in a love for caring for children, while also supporting those around them. Many of our programs extend guidance and resources to providers, educators, and family caregivers as well.
Evidence-Based Support
We have been part of research projects with UNMC Munroe-Meyer, the University of Nebraska-Omaha, and the University of Nebraska-Kearney, all with successful outcomes, and we use theory-based approaches to guide our work.
Customised Programs
We prioritise adapting our support to your needs, creating bespoke programs that effectively serve you, your organisation, and the families, teens, and children in your care, helping them thrive and achieve positive outcomes.
We Work Globally
Our journey began in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, and we are proud to also operate in Omaha, Nebraska, with teams in both the UK and the US.