IThrivespace


What is IThriveSpace

iThrive Space is an innovative community-based educational model which includes iThrive educational guides, an algorithm process for screening tools, and resources for families and community partners. The iThrivespace is when this model is applied at the community level, such as in their school or a forest therapy program. IThrivespace aims to provide a safe, supportive educational learning environment to help equip families and children to navigate life's challenges and achieve their full potential.


The model is focused on helping a child learn to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthy relationships with others through educational training and providing resources to families with unmet needs. Through the innovative use of a Forest School or other alternative space, children will be taught to relax, manage their emotions, and disconnect from technology. Mindfulness practices and exercises will be taught in the Forest School to help decrease stress and anxiety. Hands-on, experiential learning in a small, customized setting can promote self-confidence and self-esteem and decrease feelings of isolation. 

The iThrivespace aims to impact the emotional well-being of children and their families positively.

Demand for integrated community alternative educational systems continues to increase since they are customized to a child's developmental level and educational needs. Disruptions through the pandemic have increased children's emotional dysregulation and decreased self-esteem, and they have experienced a social disconnection from family, friends, and others. Innovative educational systems expertly focus on children's holistic well-being and overall functioning in the community.

Forest School Partnerships represents a promising approach to treating anxiety and depression in children and adolescents. Evidence supports that nature positively affects the physiological process and mental health outcomes when there is a high degree of social support and engagement.

Debunk myths about mental health

  • Myth - I am failing as a parent since my child has problems.

    It is not uncommon for children and adolescents to experience anxiety or other problems during emotional and physical development. This does not mean a parent has failed their child/children.

  • Myth - Mental health disorders only affect my child.

    Nothing could be farther from the truth. According to NIH, some anxiety disorder affects approximately  31.9% of children and adolescents worldwide.

  • Myth - Are my mental health problems causing my child to have behavioral health problems?

    The Child Mind Institute encourages parents to support their mental health because parenting can be challenging and emotionally exhausting.

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