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Awakened Learning
Canada’s #1 Team of Learning Strategists
Learning Strategies are science-backed, holistic ways to improve your relationship with learning and life. We tackle school’s most common challenges, build communities, inspire audiences, and train teams in ways you were never taught.
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Excellence Without Exhaustion
Prioritization Strategies for Student-Athletes & Competitive Dance
Gain real-life strategies for energy, focus, and prioritization strategies for competitive dancers and student-athletes navigating full days without burning out.
Sunday Jan 18th | 10AM PST · 11AM MST · 1PM EST | $50+TAX
Join mental skills educator Lauren Ritchie and learning strategist Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer for 90 minutes on energy maintenance, overwhelm prevention, and prioritization strategies that help you choose what matters when everything feels urgent. For competitive dancers, student-athletes, and driven learners ready to excel in both worlds without burning out.
Perfect for competitive dancers, student-athletes, and driven learners ages 11+. Participants should be able to write independently and uphold group and Zoom etiquette.
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, Educator
GROUP LEARNING STRATEGIES
Group Learning Strategies
Group Learning Strategies are a cost-effective, high-impact option to engage with learning strategies at a fraction of the cost of personalized sessions.
We offer regular sessions that help families, students, and educators build a foundational understanding of core learning strategies with helpful tips-and-tricks that you can start implementing right away.
Academic Reset
January 6th & 8th | 7:00–7:45pm ET | Virtual | $25 for one or $45 for both
Start 2026 on the right academic foot with two bite-size sessions hosted by our own Learning Strategists.
Reflecting on Last Semester: What Went Well, What Didn't, and Where Do We Go From Here?
Hosted by Caiti Casey | Tuesday Jan 6, 7:00pm - 7:45 EST
Time Management and True Organization: How to Start Fresh and Prevent Procrastination From the Get-Go
Hosted by Raquel Lehto | Thursday Jan 8, 7:00pm - 7:45 EST
A Burnout-Free Year PART II: Nourish to Flourish
January 21, 28, and February 4 | 12:00–1:00pm ET | Virtual | $333 + HST
Join us for the second edition of “A Burnout-Free Year” — this time, we’re talking all about the connection between your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Discover new tools and knowledge that can help you be more resilient in 2026.
Presented by Awakened Learning, featuring talks from founder Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer and two of her most trusted colleagues—Dr. Olinca Trejo (ND) and Dr. Beverley David (C.Psych.), for a presentation over the course of three weekly sessions.
Gain learnings, strategies, and science-backed understanding of how you can take on the new year with grace and peace of mind.
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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.
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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
Help improve student wellbeing inside, and outside, of your classroom
Learning strategies aren’t just for students. Discover how you can innovate your approach to teaching, inspire a team of educators, or get hands-on with 1:1 coaching through our mentorship offerings.
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