Welcome to
Awakened Learning
We show students how to learn so school (and life) stop feeling so hard.
Through 1:1 coaching, small groups, and workshops, Awakened Learning supports students in moving from overwhelm to confidence using holistic learning strategies that honour how they learn best.
Discover the power of learning strategies
Does learning feel harder than it should?
When learning feels harder than it should, it often isn’t about effort or intelligence.
You may be seeing this in your child, or experiencing it yourself. Hours of studying with little payoff. Procrastination that turns into stress and last-minute panic. Assignments that stretch late into the night. Motivation slipping, even when the desire to do well is still there.
When asked how school is going, the answer becomes “fine,” “busy,” or simply “exhausting.”
Learning does not have to feel this heavy. The process behind it can be understood, supported, and reshaped.
Support for all
Students
Learning doesn’t stop or stay the same. From elementary years through graduate school, and for mature and returning learners, we know academic challenges look different across programs, subjects, and individual learning profiles. Our holistic learning strategies help students navigate this journey with less stress, greater clarity, and growing confidence in their academic abilities.
Learners of any age or at any stage
Parents & Families
Supporting a child’s learning can feel complex and overwhelming. We work with parents and caregivers who want to help but aren’t always sure how. Our coaching helps families navigate academic challenges with steadiness and care, reducing tension and exhaustion at home while fostering independence and resilience over time.
Learner support systems
Academic change makersEducators
We partner with educators in K–12, college, and university contexts to support effective learning environments. Our work promotes inclusive, equitable, and student-mental-health-centred practices that contribute to clearer expectations, stronger student engagement, improved academic performance, without the burnout.
Individualized Coaching
As home to Canada’s largest team of Learning Strategy experts, we have someone standing by who can help.
Our approach is personalized, judgement-free and designed to build confidence, clarity, and practical learning skills that can be implemented from day one.
Math anxiety
STEM studies
Writing support
ASD or ADHD diagnosis
Multilingualism
Studying and test-taking
Time management and prioritization
Group programs and workshops
Our monthly virtual events are a cost-effective way to engage with learning strategies that can introduce you to practical tools and knowledge for your entire family unit.
Workshops range from as little as 30-minutes to multi-day events, hosted remotely and include recordings. Perfect for busy lifestyles and those who value flexibility.
Talks and training
Evidence-informed talks centred around learning strategies can shift teams and communities in a new and positive direction.
Radio interviews
Podcast guest speaker
Expert panels
Organization training workshops
Virtually hosted or live in-person
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
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