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Things we should all be taught in school that just don't make it into the curriculum

  • Oct 1
  • 2 min read

As a Holistic Therapist for Women, If I had the chance to rewrite the Life Orientation curriculum, these are the areas I’d focus on—real, empowering knowledge that supports kids in growing into emotionally intelligent, self-aware, and resilient humans.


Side note: LO should be one of the most important and time-rich subjects in school. Imagine a space where kids feel safe to ask real questions, be curious, explore big feelings, and learn practical tools for navigating life. All guided by informed, grounded adults who are genuinely comfortable talking about these topics—with compassion and clarity.


So here are the things, I believe, we should all be taught in school:


Emotional Literacy

Learn to identify your own emotions, name them and have tools to feel , process and release them.


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Mindfulness Skills

Basic meditation skills, yoga, breathwork and cognitive tools to encourage self-awareness, non-judgmental self observation and compassion.


Menstrual Cycle Awareness

An in depth program educating on female anatomy, accurate information on the hormonal cycle and empowerment tools, normalizing this beautiful milestone, changing bodies, fertility, contraception, pregnancy and postpartum.


Real Talk Sex Ed

Relatable information that empowers end equips individuals to build healthy sexual relationships, without shame, guild and misinformation. Accessible and inclusive of all sexual and gender identities.


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AI, Social Media, Tech and the developing brain

Know how your developing brain is influenced by these things and how to actively protect yourself, while maintaining healthy relationships with these important tools


Holistic Nutrition

The importance of a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle. Where our food comes from, sustainable regenerative farming and intuitive eating. What a healthy diet actually looks life. Rituals and history around food and sharing meals within community.


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Self-regulation skills

Knowing the ABCs of how to regulate yourself when big emotions surface and real life challenges arise.


Healthy communication

How to 'fight fair' in relationships, communicate your needs and set healthy boundaries. Know what red flags versus green flags look like in relationships and friendships.


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Financial Literacy

Real life skills that every adult needs to know. The importance of savings and investments. How to do your taxes, creating a monthly budget and feeling empowered to make good financial decisions.


And if you’re reading this as an adult thinking, “I never learned this… but I need to,” you're not alone. Learning is a lifelong journey and while we should have been taught these things in school, it's never too late to learn.


Therapy is often the process of unlearning what no longer serves you—and building new tools, language, and mental habits that help you live more fully, more freely, and more in tune with yourself. That is why I offer a holistic approach to therapy, where there is room for teaching and offering tools for life.




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