what we do
We train resilience trainers and innovate next generation of resiliency solutions.
We are working with several premier Fortune 500 companies, hospitals, health systems, universities, and others.
Please reach out to us, if you are interested in our solutions.
FOUR KEY INSIGHTS THAT DRIVE OUR WORK
#1. Intervene Upstream to Impact Downstream
We focus on engaging the right neural networks instead of limited downstream behaviors.
This approach helps us offer solutions that remain relevant despite a change in organizational systems, processes, or priorities.
#2. Integrate cutting-edge neuroscience to create “sticky” solutions
Understanding presence challenges in neuroscience and evolutionary terms offers unique opportunity for validation, inspiration and empowerment.
We help participants understand some of the neural traps that create disengagement, unwanted stress, and impair physical health.
#3. Customize to stay relevant
Every person, team, and organization’s stressors are unique.
We leverage the vast collection of insights and skills we have accumulated and developed over several decades to customize the solutions for the individuals, groups, or organizations based on their strengths, constraints, and goals.
#4. Keep it novel, simple, scalable, engaging
Our approach is novel and relevant for the twenty-first-century struggles. Simplicity and scalability are our guiding principles.
We have tested our solutions in over 30 clinical trials, the most for any resilience program. We strongly believe in democratizing wellbeing.
We integrate fun and inspiring stories, interactive practices, and fascinating scientific studies, to keep the solutions engaging and enjoyable. We believe that for something to work in the long-term, it should be enjoyable in the short-term.
We respect and honor the rich diversity that decorates our planet.
TWO FLAGSHIP SOLUTIONS
1. Digital: Resilient Option, a self-paced course available online is our digital solution.
2. In Person: SMART (Stress Management and Resiliency Training) is our flagship in-person solution that we have been offering since 2008.
SMART integrates wisdom from:
Thousands of research studies,
Life experiences of hundreds of thousands of professionals and patients, and
Timeless teachings of contemplatives, philosophers, poets, and others
“Multiple research studies prove the effectiveness of our solutions”
Research Evidence
Research summary for our solutions:
50 percent lower anxiety (Assessed by GAD-7)
39 percent lower burnout (Assessed by MBI)
35 percent lower stress (Assessed by PSS)
37 percent lower depressive symptoms (Assessed by PHQ9)
30 percent higher mindfulness (Assessed by MAAS)
21 percent higher resilience (Assessed by CDRS)
18 percent higher happiness (Assessed by SHS)
14 percent higher health behaviors (Assessed by CHBQ)
In addition, participants reported positive changes in productivity, engagement, and fatigue.
We believe ours is the most extensively researched resilience and wellbeing platform globally and has the strongest, most promising effectiveness data.
The Next Step (For Prospective Trainers and Organizations)
Please evaluate the following content and reach out to us with any questions.
Why SMART? Distinguishing features of SMART
Want to Bring SMART to Your Organization? Our phased approach to bringing SMART to organizations
Want to Become a SMART Trainer? The path to start teaching SMART
Who is Using SMART Today? Different demographics and groups using SMART
Curious About Our Research? A synthesis of our research studies
About Dr. Sood
Executive Director of the Global Center for Resiliency and Wellbeing
Former Professor of Medicine and chair for student life and wellness, Mayo Clinic
Author: The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living, The Mayo Clinic Handbook for Happiness, Mindfulness Redesigned, SMART with Dr. Sood, The Resilience Journal
Member, Wellness Advisory Board for Everyday Health.
Awards: 2010 Distinguished Service; 2010 Innovator of the Year; 2013 Outstanding Physician Scientist ; 2016 Faculty of the Year (Mayo Clinic)
Robert Wood Johnson Health Care Pioneer
Top 20 Intelligent Optimist (Ode Magazine)