English-speaking Psychologist Psychotherapist & EFT Tapping Coach

WHAT’S UP: In February 2024, Sara Strieth-Vatsella (Psychologist-Psychotherapist) and Eleni Vardaki (Educator-EFT coach) co-hosted a parent group in Kifisia to lead parents through group EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques) exercises and…

Tapping in School Staff Training

WHAT’S UP: Introduction to the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) in the school library of the 1st Vocational School of Nea Ionia – Volos (1ου ΕΠΑΛ Ν.Ιωνίας) by Ms. Eleni Vardaki,…

Tapping for University Students at HAEC

WHAT’S UP: In-class introduction to the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) at the Hellenic American College by Ms. Eleni Vardaki, Educator and EFT certified trainer. On Friday October 13th 2023, university students…

Mindful Coloring for Stress Management

WHAT’S UP: One of the things schools hire me to do is train staff on stress management activities that work for both staff and student wellbeing. As anyone who has…

Auditing Staff Wellbeing in International Schools

GUEST WRITER: Hi, I’m Kirsten Pontius. I’m an International Wellbeing Consultant who has found that schools often take a band-aid approach toward staff wellbeing. Unfortunately, this approach negatively affects student…

Mindful Breathing Technique for Relaxation

WHAT’S UP: When schools bring me in to do mindfulness-based Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) training for staff, one of the mindful breathing techniques I recommend to them is Five…

EFT and Mindfulness Retreat in Methoni

WHAT’S UP: Eleni has teamed up with fellow EFT Practitioner, Marina Kastrinaki, to co-host an EFT Tapping and Mindfulness retreat. Join us for a getaway weekend to connect with yourself,…

Help Your Child with Test Anxiety

WHAT’S UP: If you’ve tried telling your child to take deep breaths when they feel anxious or have a meltdown and they go ‘Tried it…doesn’t work’, this workshop is for you….

EFT Tapping in Primary Schools

GUEST SPEAKERS: Primary school teachers, Theresa Virgona and Jo Barker, reflect on what they’ve learned and on the feedback from school staff after introducing Primary Schools in Victoria, Australia, to…

Glitter Jar Activity for Calming Breaths

WHAT’S UP: One of the mindfulness exercises I teach schools and the younger students in my private and school training sessions is Glitter Jar Breathing. Great for helping kids understand…