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With emphasis on developmental milestones  such as the ‘the Rubicon ’ and addiction prevention.  With case studies of common mental health presentations. One-day CPD training for teachers, doctors and therapists  on 6 th  June 2026  at Temple Lodge, W6 9QL, London “Prevention is better than cure.”  — Erasmus (13th century) Waldorf education has the potential to be profoundly health-promoting, offering a truly salutogenetic   approach to child development. The foundations of l

In our recent training session in February 2026, we really enjoyed meeting everyone both in person at Temple Lodge and virtually. It’s always inspiring to see the energy that builds when we share these learning spaces, whether we're in the same room or connecting through a screen. We believe the best way to show you what our sessions are like is through the eyes of our participants. We wanted to share this feedback we recently received: What was the most enriching part of the

Dear Colleagues, Happy New Year, and time for our next learning event. Please join us for a full-day, hybrid, CPD event at London Temple Lodge and online on: The foundations of mental health in relation to the early years curriculum, with a focus on the school readiness assessment. Children’s mental well-being is a crucial foundation for their learning and overall development. When mental health needs are not met, children may experience behavioural difficulties and are often

Reflections on a Group-Based Plant Observation in the Swiss Alps Please read the full article with photos “There is no matter without spirit, and there is no spirit without matter.” This somewhat abstract mantra has fascinated me ever since I first encountered it over three decades ago. It offered me a sense of deep comfort—suggesting a greater order and deeper meaning to the material world around us—and yet it also brought a twinge of disappointment: was there really no spir

Waldorf Cambridge 1-2 September 2025 Before the new school year kicks off, I am returning home from a truly inspiring conference about health in education. Dr Michaela Glöckler was the main speaker at the conference. With her profound insights, lucid thinking and clarity, she engaged teachers, therapists, house keepers, doctors and admin staff alike in conversations about what makes an educational environment healthy, conducive for a life worth living. Yet again, I feel grate

2-day conference "A Healthy School Organism: What it means to nurture healthy children, healthy teachers and healthy schools" with Dr. Michaela Glöckler. See further info in the post.

The pedagogical section of the Goetheanum in Switzerland has a working group set up to address this question: The Hager circle.

Hereford Academy, Hereford, UK Reflections on “The Art of Healing” – Medical Section Conference, May 2025 Steiner Hereford Academy, Hereford, UK This year’s Medical Section Conference, The Art of Healing , felt like a healing event in itself. Held in the beautiful surroundings of the Steiner Hereford Academy, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and rich with connection. Doctors, therapists, and practitioners gathered for a meaningful exchange of knowledge, experience, and ins

In this half-day CPD, Dr Hedda Joyce will give a case-based overview of Waldorf school health specific diagnostic tools and therapeutic principles, followed by discussion. See further info in the post.

‘The therapeutic tools of Waldorf education for children’s distress and parent’s worries’ draws on Rudolf Steiner’s Special Needs Education

Health is a state of delicate balance between factors that make us ill on a daily basis (environmental pollution, food additives, argument,