Our Values
At the Contentment Foundation, we strive to be the change we want to see in the world. We value universal, scientifically-evidenced approaches to wellbeing that are accepted across all cultures and belief systems. Our Four Pillars of Wellbeing program teaches four key areas of wellbeing psychology, which also serve as our core foundation values. We believe that changing the world first requires changing ourselves through self-awareness, selfless service, curiosity, and emotional intelligence. Read more about the Four Pillars of Wellbeing below.
Our Three Service Areas
Contentment for Schools
Transform the wellbeing of your entire school. Our Four Pillars of Wellbeing Program provides scientifically-evidenced, easy to implement practices that promote safe, loving, and healthy school climates. Begin with mental health training and certification for your educators and staff. Teach quick, seamless lessons written developmentally for students ages 2-18. Invite your families to join the journey with our Contentment Families digital app. Track and measure your progress on our digital learning platform for educators. Join a global community of passionate schools that are committed to the mental health and wellness of their entire ecosystem.
Contentment for Business
Be well, do good. We help corporations sustainably integrate wellbeing, inclusion, and psychological safety into the fabric of their organizational culture. We only offer tailored solutions to maximize wellbeing impact. Services include training, analyzing, and programmatic integration of wellbeing culture into your day to day operations. We focus on cultivating high performance working environments through mentally well employees. Our custom-made masterclasses are designed to fit your core needs, and combine neuroscience, psychology, behavioral change, and experiential learning taught by Ph.D. level experts.
Global Wellness Network
Co-lead a vibrant community of the world’s top advocates in mental health and wellness, and support a thriving movement that transforms the lives of at-risk children globally. The GWN leads, advises, and catalyzes new cities of wellbeing globally. This is a curated, invitation-only community that seeds new initiatives which otherwise would be impossible. Members join regional Geo Pods to regularly explore the science of wellbeing with inspiring, heart-led peers. Receive certification training in facilitating the Four Pillars of Wellbeing with others. Build your professional network and personal purpose plan that will take your learnings into action. Join our live events in Bali and Bhutan for a truly life-changing experience with the entire GWN community.
From Tragedy to Global Movement
After two devastating school shootings in Connecticut, Dr. Daniel Cordaro decided to use his faculty position at Yale University to write a mental health program designed to reduce trauma and save lives in schools. What started as an act of kindness turned into a movement as organizations around the world requested training in the Four Pillars of Wellbeing. The Contentment Foundation was born out of a desire to improve the mental health of children and teachers, and eventually became a scalable system of wellbeing for entire cities. We expanded to serve corporations, executives, and individuals around the world. It’s been a long journey, but we’re proud of how far we’ve come. Will you join us to help transform the next City of Wellbeing?