About

About The Resilient Mind Co.

The Resilient Mind Co. was founded by Barbara Grace, LMSW, to provide practical research-based social-emotional learning tools, and mindset supports designed to help students, athletes, families, and educators thrive in schools, homes, and athletic environments.

Our work bridges education, emotional development, and performance to create tools and strategies that are practical, accessible, and grounded in real-world practice. Through curriculum, visuals, coaching, and resources, we support the adults and environments that shape children and athletes every day.

Barbara Grace, LMSW
Founder & Educational Consultant

Barbara Grace is a licensed school social worker, educational consultant, and coach with over 15 years of experience supporting students, athletes, families, and educators across academic and athletic environments.

Her work focuses on helping children and athletes build emotional regulation, executive functioning, resilience, and performance mindset through practical, evidence‑informed strategies that can be immediately implemented by the adults who support them every day.

Barbara’s professional background includes:

School‑based mental health services
MTSS and Tier 1–3 intervention design
Social‑emotional learning curriculum development
Parent and family coaching
Athlete mindset and performance support

She is passionate about equipping educators, parents, and coaches with tools that are clear, effective, and sustainable — not theoretical or overwhelming.

Credentials & Certifications
• LMSW (Clinical) – State of Michigan
• Licensed School Social Worker
• Travel and Varsity Level Coaching experience

Our Mission

To equip students, athletes, families, and educators with the emotional skills, language, and strategies needed to navigate challenges, build confidence, and thrive in learning, performance, and life.

PHILOSOPHY

At The Resilient Mind Co., we believe:

Emotional skills must be explicitly taught
The adults who guide children and athletes deserve practical, usable tools
Regulation, resilience, and mindset are foundational to learning and performance
Small systems, used consistently, create meaningful change

Our approach is strength‑based, collaborative, and grounded in real‑world practice.