The Nurtured Heart Approach(The Inner Wealth Initiative)

ResourcesNotching Up by Howard Glasser and Melissa Lynn Block (2011)Inner Wealth Initiative by Tom Grove (2007)

The Nurtured Heart Approach

The Nurtured Heart Approach is a new program that we are using at Northampton.

This approach was developed by Howard Glasser to help all children be successful.

The Nurtured Heart Approach embraces The 3 Stands: Absolutely No, Absolutely Yes, and Absolutely Clarity.

The Nurtured Heart Approach Stands(The Three Legged Table)

1. Absolutely NO! I refuse to energize negativity.2. Absolutely YES! I will relentlessly energize the positive.3. Absolutely CLEAR! I will clearly but un-

energetically enforce limits.

Consequences and LimitsThe Consequences

The Consequence is a RESET.A removal of energyAn intention to provide an opportunity to get

back on track.Not intended to be a punishment.

A credit system A credit system (Super Bucks) will be used for

both rules not broken and for positive behavior.Points are never taken away.Students may spend their Super Bucks in the

classroom.

Nurtured Heart Approach

“At Northampton we are recognizing greatness and

building inner wealth in every child.”