April 2025 Update
As April ends and we prepare for the summer months, it’s important to remember a truth grounded in neuroscience: lasting emotional well-being doesn’t happen by chance — it happens through deliberate training.

Neuroscience tells us that the brain is plastic — it changes in response to experience, repetition, and focused effort. This is the foundation of emotional literacy. Just as nature regenerates and evolves with the seasons, our minds can be trained to shift from survival mode to emotional balance, focus, and joy.

This month, we celebrate the visible progress made by the children, educators, and community members we serve — individuals who are actively reshaping their minds toward greater happiness, self-awareness, and empowerment. Their triumphs are a reflection of what is possible when emotional literacy becomes a daily discipline.

Expanding Our Reach: Serving 100 Middle Schoolers This Summer at Four Parks
We’re excited to announce that Triumph Steps will be returning this summer to four Miami-Dade Parks to continue our After-School Program — this time focusing on empowering 100 middle school students.

Thanks to the continued support of Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces and generous funding from The Children’s Trust, we’ll be equipping students with essential tools for emotional resilience, mindfulness, and happiness during a critical stage in their development.

We can’t wait to support these young minds as they learn how to regulate emotions, build self-awareness, and develop the mindset to thrive — in school and in life.

The feedback from children, parents, and staff has been overwhelmingly positive, and we’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be bringing this program back for the summer session. We’re committed to ensuring that as many children as possible have access to these life-changing resources.

Engagements and Outreach: Spreading the Message of Emotional Literacy

• Turn on the Light Conference – April 17, 2025
  On April 17, Beatriz had the honor of speaking at the Turn on the Light conference in Palm Beach. This event brought together a vibrant group of participants passionate about mental health and wellness. Beatriz shared insights on the importance of emotional literacy and how Triumph Steps is working to equip families with the tools they need to lead more emotionally intelligent lives. The session reached over 60participants—a truly rewarding experience.

Following the presentation, Beatriz began conversations with several agencies in attendance to explore bringing Triumph Steps retreats to their staff members, as well as discussing ways to introduce these teachings to the children and families they serve. These early discussions are full of promise and reflect the growing recognition of the need for emotional literacy at every level of service and care.

• Albizu University – April 23, 2025
  On April 23, Beatriz spoke with Practicum students at Albizu University, guiding them on how to integrate Triumph Steps’ emotional literacy tools into their practice with students. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with future mental health professionals and inspire them to bring these valuable tools into their own work.

Looking Ahead

As we continue to grow and expand, we’re incredibly excited about the future. From summer sessions in Miami-Dade Parks and Miami-Dade College to new professional development opportunities in Osceola School District, there are many exciting things ahead for Triumph Steps. We remain committed to empowering children and adults alike with the emotional skills they need to succeed, heal, and thrive.

Thank you to all of our supporters, partners, and community members for being part of this journey with us. Stay tuned for more updates and, as always, feel free to reach out if you want to learn more about our programs or get involved!