Sam explains the concept of koans — repeatable phrases that help us think more deeply about ourselves and the world around us.

You can find Joan Sutherland's book, “Through Forests of Every Color: Awakening with Koans,” here.

Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here!

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