Kindr News & Updates
Employee Spotlight: Meet Ernesto Rodriguez
Ernesto's path is one marked by unwavering determination and a commitment to positive change against formidable odds. Sentenced to a life behind…
Learning Mindful Kindness in After-School Programs
“I act more kindful and thoughtful of others,” says Caiden, age 10, a participant in R.I.S.K Business Camp. “It really lets you…
Lasting Happiness: Preliminary Pilot Evaluation Summary
December 2021 Erin Chaparro Evaluation Director Four partnering agencies participated in the initial launch of Lasting Happiness groups. A total of 20…
Better Way of Mentoring Program: Report of Effects
December 2023 Bonnie Grossen, Erin Chaparro The Better Way Mentoring Program provided the Lasting Happiness program to a number of teens aged…
Boys and Girls Club (Clermont) Spring 2023 Lasting Happiness Class
October, 2023 Bonnie Grossen, Chris Loan DESCRIPTION: A sample of 23 teens of the Boys and Girls Club, aged 12 to 18,…
Helping children become more 'kind'ful
by Doug Carnine 〰️This was originally published on April 15, 2022, in the Opinion section of The Register-Guard of Eugene, Oregon.〰️ A…
The Effect of the Mindful Kindness Program–How Love Wins on Mental Health and Happiness of Incarcerated Individuals
November 2023 Bonnie Grossen Evaluation Director The effectiveness of the Mindful Kindness Program (MKP) was evaluated for its effectiveness in motivating incarcerated…
Improving Satisfaction with Life Among Incarcerated Populations: Targeting Perceived Stress as a Mechanism of Action
October 2023 Bonnie Grossen, Christopher Loan Purpose: To assess a possible mechanism of action by which prisoners’ satisfaction with life may be…
The Effects of the “Mindful Kindness” Intervention on Satisfaction with Life and Mental Health of Adults in Custody
October, 2023 Ted McCuddy, Christopher M. Loan, Bonnie Grossen, & Doug Carnine Background: The high rate of recidivism within the United States…
Why Did Three Lifers Recruit 541 Other Inmates to Be More Kind ?
by Doug Carnine On paper, they don’t seem like the kind of people who would earn a reputation for spreading kindness. Victor…
Frank Lopez's Story – The Transformative Power of Mindful Kindness
By Shawn McWeeney December 2023 Story of Frank Lopez The Transformative Power of Mindful Kindness: Overcoming Barriers through Awareness, Empathy, and Right…
Raised in a Cage: Redemption Through Kindness
〰️The following blog is a true story submitted to us of how Lasting Happiness* helped transform a life.〰️ The Isolating Effect of…