Building a future where every student and educator can learn, dream, and thrive.
PEAR partners with schools and youth-serving organizations to drive positive youth development by improving mental health and program quality.
Upcoming Events
Emotional First Response Workshop
May 19, 2026 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm ET
$200 per participant
Join PEAR for a hands-on workshop designed to help educators and youth professionals apply Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies in everyday settings. This new approach melds youth development and mental health practice for non-clinicians, grounded in evidence-based models.
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In this 2-hour live virtual training, you will learn how to:
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De-escalate situations before they become crises
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Re-engage withdrawn or disengaged students
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Recognize early signs of stress and dysregulation
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Apply accessible, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)-informed strategies to support coping and self-regulation
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Stay calm, effective, and grounded under pressure
Resilience Roundtable - Turning Data Into Action
March 24, 2026 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm ET
At PEAR, we believe in “living data,” data that are dynamic, relevant, and can be used towards continuous improvement and support. How can we discern what’s important to collect and what ways can we make data more actionable?
JWatch this interactive roundtable discussion where we explored:
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The barriers to collecting living data
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How systems for data collection and review can center those who need information the most
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What strategies can we use to arrive at insights from data
Resilience Roundtable - Building Belonging: Creating Spaces for All to Learn and Grow
At PEAR, we believe that belonging is an essential ingredient of a balanced life, for youth and adults. As social creatures, we must be connected to others and feel a sense of acceptance. We can craft spaces that foster belonging for all while remaining authentic to ourselves.
Join us for an interactive roundtable discussion with members of the Wyoming Enrichment Network, Natrona Collective Health Trust, and PEAR, as we explore:
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The aspects of belonging best suited to build connection
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How belonging can look in STEM programming and community youth work
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What practices educators can use to center belonging in their work

