#82 - Mara Velez: How BEAR Can Help Shelters

Enrichment for the Real World

In this week's interview episode, we're so excited to have Mara Velez return to talk about the Shelter Playgroup Alliance's programs, and the newest addition, BEAR, Behavior & Enrichment Academy and Resources.

In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Mara talk about:

• SPA’s programs, and how they all fit together
• Cultivating company culture to promote success
• Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle
• The difference between safety and comfort
• The importance of mindfulness in teaching and learning

You can find the full episode show notes here.

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