Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-253) and index.

Ensouled learning communities: finding meaning and purpose in schools and schooling. Neurology, trauma, well-being, and mental health in our schools -- The TRC and indigenous worldviews of education for well-being -- Leadership for inclsusion and UDL -- Weaving the threads -- How to build flourishing learning communities. Classroom-based programming for social-emotional learning -- Addressing mental-health needs with all students -- Programming for reconciliation and education for reconciliation -- Moving toward joy -- School culture and staff well-being -- Conclusion: a story of hope.

"Author Jennifer Katz weaves together methods of creating schools that engender mental, spiritual, and emotional health while developing intellectual thought and critical analysis. Expert Kevin Lamoureux contributes his wisdom regarding Indigenous approaches to mental and spiritual health that benefits all students and addresses the TRC calls to action. Katz provides examples of flourishing learning communities that can serves as models for effective growth and change, and describes the roles of students, families, staff, teachers, and administration."-- Provided by publisher.