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Canada’s #1 Team of Learning Strategists

From personalized 1:1 coaching sessions, to group oriented workshops, learning strategy team training or educator mentorshipβ€”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 anxietyβ€”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.

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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 learnersβ€”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). 

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  • β€œAs 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

  • β€œEven 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.

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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 programβ€”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.

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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.

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β€œEvery 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.”
— Hamza Kahn, Keynote speaker & best selling author
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β€œDeena Shaffer’s Raising Well Learners is an invaluable resource for parents and educators alike.”
— Saundra Yancy McGuire, Ph.D., Best selling author
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Talks & Training

Inspire audiences and engage your team in meaningful discourse about learning, personal growth, and more.

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Talks and Training

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 trainingβ€”we can help.

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Strategist Sessions

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