Well-Bean

Well-Bean Enriching the lives of youth by providing resources that nurture their mental & emotional well-being.

Well-Bean is committed to enriching the lives of youth
by providing resources that nurture their mental and emotional health and needs. Well-Bean offers integrative psychotherapy, yoga and mindfulness classes in communities and schools, ​wellness workshops for families and educators, and education and training for adults who work directly with youth.

Today I was in Ann Arbor helping my son move and popped into one of my favorite spots where I left behind a flyer for o...
05/11/2026

Today I was in Ann Arbor helping my son move and popped into one of my favorite spots where I left behind a flyer for our next Roots of Regulation teacher training beginning September 2026.

As we prepare for this next cohort, we’ve started hanging flyers around town and in communities extending outward from Grand Rapids, hoping this work lands in the hands and hearts of the people who are meant to find it.

This training grows through community and connection, and we’d love support spreading the word. If you know of a space that might welcome a flyer - a yoga studio, coffee shop, wellness space, school, library, community board, or gathering place let us know. We’d be happy to drop one off or email a flyer you can share digitally too.

This really is collective work. 🌱

For more information visit us ://www.wellbean.us/95-hour-teacher-training.html

Or email us @ jenrapanos@wellbean.us

To those who mother....thank you for the care, energy, love, and presence you pour into others and into this world.
05/10/2026

To those who mother....thank you for the care, energy, love, and presence you pour into others and into this world.

One of the reflection questions we asked participants at the end of our 6-month teacher training was:Was there a part of...
05/09/2026

One of the reflection questions we asked participants at the end of our 6-month teacher training was:

Was there a part of the training that felt especially meaningful or impactful for you? Here are a few of the responses they shared…

“I loved every weekend together!”

“I left each weekend both wanting more time together and being absolutely full from learning and connecting.”

“The pace and mix of teaching styles really supported my learning!”

“I loved the balance - I appreciated learning conceptually (the science of well-being) and then opportunities to really embody and experience it!”

“Having guest speakers was a special treat. You could tell they were picked for a reason…they added to the training in such meaningful ways.”

Registration is open for our next cohort starting September 2026! Visit us @ https://www.wellbean.us/95-hour-teacher-training.html

05/04/2026

In our therapy work with teens and families, conversations about social media come up often. Parents are trying to figure it out, teens have strong feelings about it, and it can easily become a source of tension.

One place to start is recognizing that technology use discussions aren’t something we can ignore, delay, or treat as a one-time conversation. It’s an ongoing process.

It asks for open dialogue, flexibility, boundary-setting, and a willingness to learn alongside our kids. And that staying engaged and walking with them through it, is one of the most supportive things we can offer as they grow up in a digital world.

Dr. Lisa Damour is one of our go-to voices for thoughtful guidance for parents, caregivers, and teens.

You can watch the full video here: https://unicef.link/talking-social-bans

We were intentional at the close of our first training to gather both measurable outcomes and personal reflections, want...
05/02/2026

We were intentional at the close of our first training to gather both measurable outcomes and personal reflections, wanting to understand not only what shifted on paper, but how the experience was felt and lived.

Visit our website to explore more about our training and what participants shared: https://www.wellbean.us/95-hour-teacher-training.html

We’ve opened registration for the next cohort starting this September!

04/27/2026

Our next Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher Training begins this September.

A six-month, in-person deep-dive for parents, teachers, caregivers, therapists, and anyone invested in the well-being of children.

If something in you feels curious, we’d love to connect.

Learn more and reach out: @ Well-Bean Mindful Yoga School https://www.wellbean.us/95-hour-teacher-training.html

Last month, we completed the first cohort of our 6-month teacher training - The Roots of Regulation: A Nervous System Ap...
04/19/2026

Last month, we completed the first cohort of our 6-month teacher training - The Roots of Regulation: A Nervous System Approach to Supporting Youth.

It was a powerful reminder of what can unfold when a small group comes together with a shared intention. Participants described meaningful shifts in how they understand themselves, care for their own well-being, and support regulation in youth.

“I feel like I’ve always been compassionate with children, trying to understand their needs. This course supported me in becoming compassionate with myself, a skill I never had before. I’ve grown in so many ways, but one of the biggest takeaways was self-compassion.”

“This training experience was extremely valuable to my own growth. It has given me tools to use at home and in life, along with inspiration for what I can offer to my community. It opened my eyes, my heart, and gave me direction for how I want to move through life.”

“I see children through a new lens, understanding behavior as communication and considering their nervous system first. It’s shifted how I respond, bringing more compassion and intention, and a focus on regulating myself before supporting them.”

This training is for anyone who supports children’s well-being, whether in a professional role or in everyday life. You are part of the network that helps them learn, grow, and flourish. At its core, this experience supports you in that role, offering practical ways to bring these practices into your work, your home, and your everyday interactions with children.

We’re opening space for another small, intentional group beginning in September 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Somatic Wisdom Institute. If this work has been on your heart, or if you feel curious about stepping into it, you can learn more and register here:
https://www.wellbean.us/95-hour-teacher-training.html

If you have questions, you’re welcome to reach out! Let’s schedule a phone call or meet for coffee or tea. And if someone comes to mind who might be interested, we invite you to share this with them. This work grows through connection, community, and shared care. ♥️

04/16/2026

Awareness creates space for acceptance, leading us to nourish ourselves with compassion in tending to whatever it is we need emotionally, mentally, or physically.

Little Sprouts is a space where children ages 7 - 10 are able to be curious about those building blocks of awareness through mindfulness practices. Our April series takes place this weekend.

Learn more and sign up here: https://www.wellbean.us/little-sprouts.html

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