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SPARK

INSPIRATION

What Is MindSpire™?​

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MindSpire™ for Children


MindSpire for children is an interactive program that fosters self-discovery, resilience, and creativity. Through engaging activities, kids learn essential skills like problem-solving and emotional regulation, empowering them to express themselves confidently and build a strong foundation for lifelong growth.

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MindSpire™ for Teens

MindSpire™ for teens empowers young people to navigate adolescence with confidence. By combining experiential learning and mentorship, the program helps teens develop emotional intelligence, leadership skills, and financial literacy, inspiring them to set meaningful goals and embrace their potential.

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MindSpire for Adults

At MindSpire™, we believe every adult deserves the chance to realize their dreams. Through neuroscience-based empowerment, financial mastery, and life-enhancing skills, we equip individuals to take control of their lives, forge meaningful connections, and pursue their goals with confidence and resilience."

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Therapy, Counseling, or Coaching?

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MindSpire™ aligns most closely with coaching in its core approach, though it also integrates aspects of counseling and therapeutic tools. Here’s how:

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  1. Coaching – Primary Focus: MindSpire is centered on empowerment and leadership development for youth and teens, guiding participants to set goals, gain confidence, and develop skills for personal and professional growth.

 

       This aligns with coaching's future-oriented, 

       goal-driven methodology, where young

       people gain actionable skills, resilience, and

       mental and emotional strength.

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   2. Counseling Elements: While not specifically

       designed as therapy, MindSpire does address

       real-life challenges like stress, self-doubt, and

       resilience-building.

 

       This resembles counseling’s supportive,

       situational approach, helping participants

       manage life’s immediate stressors through

       techniques from neuroscience, cognitive

       behavior, and positive psychology.

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   3. Therapeutic Tools: MindSpire also uses tools

       inspired by therapeutic practices, such as

       mindfulness and emotional intelligence

       training, to help youth maintain mental and

       emotional health.

 

       However, it doesn’t focus on treating

       diagnosed mental health conditions as

       therapy does.

 

In essence, MindSpire™ combines coaching for empowerment and skill-building, with counseling-like support for everyday challenges and therapeutic techniques that strengthen mental and emotional well-being without delving into intensive therapy.

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MINDSPIRE™

IGNITES POTENTIAL AND EMPOWERS MINDS,

fusing advanced psychology with innovative education to

UNLEASH YOUR INNER GENIUS AND TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE. 

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Through AI-POWERED PERSONALIZATION, IMMERSIVE VR SIMULATIONS, and

INTERACTIVE BRAIN-BOOSTING EXERCISES,

MINDSPIRE™ offers a unique journey of unparalleled personal growth, the sharpening of cognitive skills and

the CULTIVATION OF RESILIENCE NEEDED TO OVERCOME LIFE CHALLENGES.

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BREAK FREE FROM

UNCERTAINTY

BENEFITS

INSTRINSICALLY-DRIVEN MOTIVATION USING VALUE-BASED AND

GOAL-ALIGNED TRANFORMATIONS

for SELF-ACTUALIZATION OF POTENTIAL.

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Youth

A deepened appreciateion for academic excellence is a quickly developed as youth become more disciplined, motivated and ambitious to achieve.  They develop self-confidence and resilience to social media and peers pressures.

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Teens

Teens become more engaged and motivated to pursue areas that will significantly impact their futures.  The function from a mindset of purpose and develop grit and determination to set higher goals and work diligently to achieve them.

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Adults

MindSpire™ empowers adults to improve decision-making skills through neuroscience and emotional intelligence. By recognizing cognitive biases and managing emotions, participants gain control over their lives, leading to informed choices in finances, relationships, and careers, ultimately fostering empowerment and fulfillment.

9000+

   

Youth, teens, and adults have attended The Learnatory.​.​

8000+

   

Have completed at least one course and received a Certificte.

93%

   

Continued to college in STEAM, Education, Social Justice, or Entrepreneurship.

WHAT MAKES MINDSPIRE

SPECIAL?

You learn to INTENTIONALLY DIRECT YOUR LIFE and PURPOSEFULLY WRITE YOUR LIFE SCRIPT.

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You master essential life skills in 

EMPOWERMENT, LEADERSHIP AND FINANCIAL ACUMEN, while you discover and pursue your passions; articulate and manifest your dreams.​

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DISCOVER YOUR 

GREATNESS

With over 45 years of experience in education, training, and development, Debra E. Brown-Thompson is a pioneer in creating transformative learning experiences. As the driving force behind MindSpire™, she empowers youth and teens to navigate challenges such as academic stress and social pressure through mental and emotional strengthening programs.

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Debra has dedicated her career to helping individuals, schools, and Fortune 500 companies achieve personal growth and develop real-world skills through high-impact programs. Her expertise spans communications, education, behavioral science, positive psychology, and neuroscience. She has held leadership roles in the corporate sector, including Director of Leadership and Executive Development for Ameritech, and has consulted for major organizations like AT&T, SBC, and Verizon.

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Debra effectively bridges the worlds of education and business while championing empowerment, leadership, and lasting success for individuals and organizations alike. Her training consistently blends academic rigor with practical business insights. As a soon-to-be certified Neuro Change Practitioner and Life Coach,

she designs engaging, evidence-based programs

that equip individuals with a comprehensive toolkit for personal development.

 

Debra holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Northern Illinois University, and a Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior, with a concentration in Organization Development, from Benedictine University.

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Founder & CEO
The Learnatory
Creator
MindSpire™

MEET YOUR FACILITATOR 

DEBI THOMPSON

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