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Awakened Learning
Canada’s #1 Team of Learning Strategists
From personalized 1:1 coaching sessions, to group oriented workshops, learning strategy team training or educator mentorship—Awakened Learning offers solutions that are tailored for real life challenges.
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1:1 LEARNING STRATEGY SESSIONS
Hands-on sessions
1:1 learning strategy sessions with our team
Awakened Learning is home to Canada’s largest team of Learning Strategy professionals. From time management and prioritization, to studying and test-taking, to writing and math anxiety—we have a learning strategy expert who can help.
Different than traditional tutoring, learning strategies are a more holistic approach to learning by taking into account personal challenges, limitations, strengths, and habits. Book a free consultation and take the first step towards better learning.
Feel Good Learning:
The Workbook
Get access to the downloadable version of the newest addition to the best-selling series of Feel Good Learning books and resources.
Intentionally designed to be fun, uplifting, and welcoming for all learners—The Workbook invites each and every studen to explore how they best learn and discover what supports their success. Learn the secret skills no one talks about on how to humanely start, move through, and celebrate hard work (even, or especially, in hard times).
Here to support you.
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“As a mature student with ADHD, going back to school after thirty years can be terrifying. Deena’s approach to learning has truly changed my life.”
Michelle, Mature/returning learner
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“Even as an educator myself, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I gained from Deena's expertise. Deena's passion for facilitating transformative learning experiences is not just a profession; it's a genuine calling that emanates from her kind, caring, and informed soul.”
Alison, Eduactor
GROUP LEARNING STRATEGIES
Group Learning Strategies
Group Learning Strategies are a cost-effective, high-impact option for parents and guardians seeking a likeminded community facing challenges with learners at home.
We offer weekly sessions and pop-up opportunities to help families build a foundational understanding of core learning strategies with helpful tips-and-tricks that you can start implementing right away.
First Term Flourishing:
Three Essential Strategies for Academic Success, Confidence, and Peace of Mind
Join three experienced learning strategists as they share the how behind successful learning:
Leonard Geddes on how course outlines can streamline your work and improve your performance.
Dr. Joe Kim on why cameras on and practice tests are actually tools for deeper engagement and understanding.
Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer on how AI-supported "advance organizers" can transform confusion into clarity and help you feel grounded in every class.
This 90-minute live event is happening one night only, September 16th from 7 - 8:30 PM EDT.
Can’t make it to the live event? No worries—all sessions are recorded and shared with those who sign up.
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The Essentials: Learning Strategies For Students
Our highly anticipated series is back for the second and final time for 2025! In this group series, we invite students and their families to explore five different common challenge areas for learners over the course of a five week program—all for less than a single personalized session with Dr. Deena.
Oct 2: Time management
Oct 9: Prioritization
Oct 16: Study-skills
Oct 23: Test-taking
Oct 30: Writing and editing
Each guided session is only 30-mins PLUS a 15-min open Q&A with Dr. Deena herself where attendees are encouraged to ask questions and discuss challenges, tools, techniques, and concepts.
Explore our free resources.
More ways to learn
Explore best-selling books by Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer
NEW! Feel Good Learning: Academic Reflection Journal
Tackle academic challenges, grow your sense of self-awareness, and set yourself up for the best school year yet.
“Every single student, upon receiving their school acceptance letters, should also be given a precious gift: a copy of Deena Kara Shaffer’s Feel Good Learning.”
“Deena Shaffer’s Raising Well Learners is an invaluable resource for parents and educators alike.”
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Talks & Training
Inspire audiences and engage your team in meaningful discourse about learning, personal growth, and more.
Get inspired
Meet the speakers
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Lived Wisdom
Hear real stories from talented, experienced speakers through Lived Wisdom, our micro speaking agency. We’re committed to offering cost-effective, high-impact speaker opportunities to education-focused organizations.
Training
From international organizations to school boards to local businesses, we’re proud to have helped countless individuals, leaders, and teams refine their learning strategy skills.
Speaking engagements
Deena is an award winning speaker, having appeared on numerous formats including TEDxTalk presentations, panels, radio interviews, and keynotes. She offers bespoke talks as well as a variety of popular topics from planning to productivity and beyond.
MENTORSHIPS
Mentorship for educators
Deepen your understanding of learning strategies to amplify learner experiences
Learning strategies aren’t just for students. Whether you’re looking for 1:1 mentorship with Deena or one of our many expert strategists, or to level up your entire organization with training—we can help.
1:1 Learning
Strategist Sessions
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Mentoring with Deena
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