A MoveMindfully session was held for intermediate students, with Kathy Flaminio joining via Zoom. The session focused on practical strategies to reduce exam-related stress and improve focus through mindful movement. Susan Block Johnson co-presented the event, supporting the delivery of the session and interaction with the students.

About Kathy Flaminio

She is the creator of the movemindfully training, workshops, products, and curricula that teach trauma-responsive mind-body practices to support self-regulation, focus, and overall well-being.

With a master's degree in social work, Kathy brings over 20 years of experience in Minneapolis Public Schools, working in both general and special education, and has served as adjunct faculty at Saint Mary's University. She has trained more than 80,000 professionals in mindfulness, movement, and social-emotional learning strategies.

Kathy has partnered with leading healthcare organizations—including M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital, United Hospital, St. Paul Children's Hospital, and Center for Families Outpatient/PrairieCare—to implement trauma-responsive practices in child, adolescent, and adult mental health settings.

She is the co-author of Moving Mountains: An Integrative Manual to Help Youth with Intensity, Reactivity, and Anxiety and a contributing author of the Teen Resiliency Program, developed with Dr. Henry Emmons, Dr. Timothy Culbert, and colleagues.