Our work

One mission, many ways to take part

SAM Wellness brings inclusive education and community wellbeing together. The Alignment Method is the shared foundation. It looks a little different for schools and educators, for families and for the wider community.

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The foundation

The Alignment Method

The Alignment Method is relationship-first, attachment-informed and trauma-informed. It replaces rewards and punishment with connection, calm and belonging, and it starts with the adults.

Everything else we offer grows from this one idea: every child is already good, and every child belongs.

Read about the four steps

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Ways we serve

Parts of one mission

Pick the door that fits you. They all lead to the same place.

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Families and community

Workshops, resources and community events focused on connection and wellbeing, for parents, caregivers and neighbors.

Explore families and community

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Events

Gatherings that bring neighbors, families and educators together around children and wellbeing.

See upcoming events

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Personal tutoring

One-to-one tutoring with Sasha Heller, with sliding fee rates available on request.

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What we believe

Every child is already good, and belongs wherever they fit.

Looking ahead

SAM Wellness is growing

More offerings are on the way. We will share them here as they take shape. Join the list below to hear first, or request a consultation to tell us what would help you.

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Let's talk about the children in your life

Tell us what you are working through. We will listen first.

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