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EVIDENCE-BASED WELLBEING FOR SCHOOLS

Building Presence

Empowering students, educators
and leaders

Practical tools for emotional regulation, resilience and authentic connection, founded on more than 40 years of clinical and consciousness-based work developed by Melaney Ryan.

40+

YEARS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE

3

SUCCESFUL 3 YEAR SCHOOL PILOT PROGRAM

3

INTEGRATED PROGRAM TIERS

100%

YEAR 11 STUDENTS REPORTED BENEFITS

5

CORE SEL COMPETENCIES ALIGNED

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WHAT WE DO

A shared language of presence, across the whole school

The Institute of Applied Consciousness (IAC) delivers evidence-based wellbeing programs for schools. Our three Presence Programs integrate neuroscience, breathwork and emotional intelligence into everyday education, equipping students and staff with practical skills to strengthen resilience, emotional awareness and self-regulation.

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Together, the programs create a consistent, whole-school approach to wellbeing. Students, educators and leaders develop a shared language and practical strategies that strengthen connection, support positive relationships and foster a positive learning culture.

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WHY IT WORKS

Built on 40 years of clinical practice

The Presence Programs combine the neuroscience of stress regulation, vagal tone, breathwork, the mind-body connection, with practical emotional intelligence tools that work in real classrooms.

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Findings from a multi-year pilot study with a predominant secondary college in Perth, Western Australia demonstrated measurable improvements in student wellbeing, engagement, and emotional regulation.

OUR THREE PROGRAMS

Tailored for students, educators and leaders

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FOR STUDENTS

Personal Presence Program

Practical tools for emotional regulation, mental clarity and self-awareness, building a personalised wellbeing toolkit students carry for life.

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FOR EDUCATORS

Presence Teacher Training Program

Certifies teachers to confidently deliver the Personal Presence Program while deepening their own wellbeing and classroom presence.

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FOR LEADERS

Leadership Presence Program

Equips principals and school leaders with tools for grounded decision-making, stress regulation and building a whole-school culture of wellbeing.

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

From students, educators and leaders

I have learned how to control my emotions better and how to calm myself, as well as learning how to stay in the present moment.

YEAR 11 STUDENT, PERTH WA

Since implementing the program, we've noticed a shift in the way students respond, not just to each other, but to themselves.

EDUCATOR, PERTH WA

Having the time and space to authentically reflect on our vision and legacy has reinvigorated my sense of purpose as a leader.

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, PERTH WA

GET STARTED

Ready to bring presence to your school?

Whether you're a school principal, wellbeing coordinator or classroom teacher, we'd love to show you what Presence looks like in practice.

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