Stress optimization education for enhanced health, learning, & performance
Testimonials:
”Matt’s ability to connect with people in a very warm, authentic way, combined with his technical expertise make him a remarkable and trusted voice. Looking to engage with our friends and supporters during especially challenging times, we partnered with Dr. Dewar to deliver a virtual “master class” on mindful breathing and turning stress into strength. Thank you, Dr. Dewar, for such an impactful session!“
— Peter Bower, Market Executive Director, ALSAC-St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
”At the end of the two-day retreat, our staff had developed a deeper understanding of their relationship to stress, the beliefs that shape it, and the skills and practices needed to improve it--all of which will transform how we do our work moving forward.“
— Jennifer L. Ferrari, Ed.D. President, Education Research & Development Institute
"Dr. Dewar is a friend and mentor. His ability and willingness to connect, teach, and motivate others of all ages is what makes him remarkable. He has taught me the power and skill of self-awareness and the need to maintain a hunger for continuous self-improvement. I know I’m one of the many lives he's had a major impact on. Thanks for everything, Dr. Dewar!”
— JR Reimer, Student-Athlete (Baseball), Northwestern University
”After working with Dr. Dewar, I went on to be an all-conference player in two positions, but more importantly I now have a strategy to regulate my mental state and attack the challenges life throws at me.“
— Michael Bounds, Student-Athlete (Football), Lake Forest College (Class of 2019)
The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens
Teens learn breathing skills rooted in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), so they can stay grounded, find calm, and shift out of bad moods quickly. By developing their own internal strategies for managing stress, they will feel more empowered and in control—even when faced with difficult situations beyond their control.
It’s kind of like having their own stress-busting superpower!
Matthew Dewar, Ed.D., is a professional educator, speaker, and author. For fifteen years, he has researched the science of mindfulness, emotion regulation, and biofeedback and its impact on teaching, learning, and leadership in schools. More recently, he has focused on enhancing elite performance through breathing behavior analysis and heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback training.
Dr. Dewar is also the founder of Matt Dewar, LLC, and the creator of the Stress Better™ Framework, which he has shared with collegiate and professional athletes, Fortune 500 executives, colleges and universities, first responders, and military personnel. Dr. Dewar authored Education and Well-Being: An Ontological Inquiry, The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens, and The Stress Better Solution (forthcoming). His work has been featured on TEDx, NPR, Thrive Global, the National Wellness Institute, and many podcasts.
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