Deena Kara Shaffer, PhD

Deena Kara Shaffer, PhD, is a learning specialist and lecturer at Ryerson University, co-creator of the Thriving in Action initiative, and owner of Awakened Learning, resilience-based educational coaching and consulting.

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WEB EXCLUSIVE

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HEALTH

Golden Gratitude

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HEALTH

MENtal Health

Combatting stress, unpacking stigmas, and supporting men's well-being

WEB EXCLUSIVE

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HEALTH

A Healthy, Whole Holiday Season

Cultivate wellness this year

LIFESTYLE

Revive the lost art of reflection

Why, and how, to look deeper

HEALTH

Inspired Aging

How to live—and age—with purpose

HEALTH

Embracing failure to find success

Putting perfect aside

FAMILY

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Parenting with peace, not punishment

LIFESTYLE

Feeling lonely?

Listen carefully

LIFESTYLE

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