Pause for Your Helpful Self

Kids Can Pause and Parents, too!

Get to know Your Helpful Self

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Empowering Your Helpful Self

We at Pause for Inspiration believe everyone has a helpful, compassionate self waiting to be discovered. Our mission is to make the simple practice of pausing accessible to people of all ages, providing compassionate education support that can help each of us find clarity and peace in everyday life.

We know you might have questions about our free programs. Please don't hesitate to reach out.

Pause Faculty

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Mary Lenihan

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John Hutkin

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Kathy Rusert

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Mary Kirkou

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Eileen Otero-Wolfington

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Lorraine Hall

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Lisa Haselhorst

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Grateful for Our Pause Volunteers

Pause Training and Materials

  • Free and Accessible

    Our Pause Programs are provided at no cost ensuring everyone is able to access our materials for peace of mind wherever they are, whatever they are doing, and whomever they are with.

  • Simple Practices

    We focus on easy-to-learn, effective techniques that can be used anywhere—in a classroom, at work, or at home.

  • Community-Centered

    We bring our practices directly to schools and organizations, tailoring our approach to meet the unique needs of each community we serve.

  • Proven Experience

    Backed by 17 years of experience, our methods have helped transform lives locally, nationally, and globally.

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Beyond Academics: Improving Life Skills

Pause is a practice. With a Pause, we can change the way we approach our day! Using the Pause Practice can lead to improved academic performance, relationships, and healthy communication fostering a balanced and meaningful life.

Programs for Your Community

Who would like to be able to access their Wise and Truly Helpful Inner Resource? Our Pause Programs are designed to help us do our part and to encourage a calmer, more helpful community. Learn about our services to discover how our Pause Program can best support your needs.