The Mindset

In this Episode, Christopher Feltner and Kim Sanders talk with Christine Hathaway from Perspectives Corporation based in North Kingstown, RI; a program serving youth and adults with disabilities. In this conversation, they discuss their journey to provide better care for those they serve, as well as a better work culture for their staff.

It has been awhile since this duo has been able to record together. While on the road, Ukeru President, Kim Sanders, and Training Architect, Christopher Feltner, had many rich discussions about different questions and topics they get asked frequently through training and consultation. They were eager to get to the studio and take a deep dive into some of these topics. We think our listeners will find this episode to be super informative and relatable.

In this episode, Christopher talked with Shaun Mohon from Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center based in the beautiful Prescott Valley, AZ. They talked about getting past their own skepticism, creating culture change, the pitfalls of relying on crisis intervention teams and more!

Reginald is the Principal of ReLife School in Puyallup, WA. He has become a huge advocate for Ukeru, after seeing tremendous results within their own programs. In this episode you will hear Reginald share his experience with Ukeru, the implementation process, the results they’ve seen and so much more. This episode will resonate with so many who are either looking for a change or are in the process of making a change. Hear it from Reginald first that change is possible!

In this episode we talk to teacher, and Ukeru Champion, Chyna Lynner about her journey in special education, using social media platforms to promote kinder practices and how she went from skeptic to embodiment of Ukeru's philosophy.

This month our Training Architect, Christopher Feltner, sat down with Jon St. Pierre the Executive Director of Brighter Transitions Youth Treatment Center and Falls Academy in Sioux Falls, SD! In this episode, Christopher and Jon discuss trauma-informed care, how their mindset has changed since using Ukeru, the difference Ukeru has made within their programs, the challenges they faced during COVID and so much more!

For the first time since 2021, Kim Sanders and Christopher Feltner sat down for a conversation going over the history of Ukeru, discussing difficult mindsets they’ve encountered in their field and clearing up misconceptions around Comfort vs Control.

We had the opportunity to speak with Ed Nientimp and Mary Triana to talk about Millcreek Township School District's (MTSD) journey with Ukeru. From training to implementation, then (several years later) sustainability, MTSD continues to be a model for others utilizing our approach!

Ukeru's Training Architect, Christopher Feltner, sat down to talk to Susan Anderson and Camberly Pifer from the Infant & Toddler Connection of Shenandoah Valley. They discussed what Early Intervention Services entail and how it can help infants and families, as well as how parents can find these resources in their locale.

Training and Performance Architect Chris Feltner interviews Learning Engineer Allison Hoffmaster about her family’s history of working at Grafton, traveling with Ukeru, and how working in behavioral health has impacted her. Allison also talks about adopting her daughter, Lila, who has special needs.