Pene Vivan LLC
Community Care Statement
Pené Vivan, believes healing, learning, and growth happen best in community.
Through trauma-informed trainings, creative workshops, consulting, and childcare support, we partner with families, educators, nonprofits, and organizations to strengthen environments where people feel safe to learn, grow, and belong. Our work focuses on mental health awareness, social-emotional development, and practical tools that help communities support one another.
The name Pené Vivan, meaning “We are always alive,” reflects the belief that people and communities continue to grow, adapt, and find new ways forward. The work is inspired by the founder’s Potawatomi and Creole heritage and honors the traditions of community knowledge-sharing, creativity, and care.
We also acknowledge the Indigenous peoples who have stewarded the lands where we work, including the Rappahannock Tribe and other Algonquian-speaking peoples.
Together, we create spaces where communities can gather, learn, and thrive.
What is Pené Vivan?
Pené Vivan was created to help communities grow stronger together.
Through training, consulting, childcare, and educational workshops, Pené Vivan equips organizations, educators, caregivers, and community leaders with practical tools to support youth mental health, emotional regulation, and trauma-informed environments.
Maija-liisa Penn, CNP (My-yah lisa)
she, they, her, & them
Maija-liisa is the founder of Pené Vivan, a community-centered consulting and training practice focused on strengthening mental health awareness, trauma-informed care, and emotional resilience.
She has a background in Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis, Certified Nonprofit Professional and is a Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor and ACE Interface Presenter.
Their work focuses on helping communities, nonprofits, educators, and families build environments where young people can thrive.
Services
Nonprofit & Small Business Consulting
Expert Guidance
Pené Vivan supports nonprofits and mission-driven businesses through consulting services including:
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program development
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operational systems
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strategic planning
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community engagement strategies
These services help organizations strengthen programs and expand community impact.
Project and Monthly retainer rates
Trauma-Informed Childcare
Skill Development
Pené Vivan provides trauma-informed childcare services for community events, trainings, organizations, and private families.
This childcare model prioritizes:
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emotional safety
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supportive relationships
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play-based social-emotional learning
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sensory-friendly environments
These services reduce barriers for parents and caregivers who want to participate in trainings or community programs.
Rates start at $20 per youth/hr
Community Trainings & Workshops
Interactive Learning
Pené Vivan offers educational workshops for educators, parents, nonprofits, and community leaders.
Topics include:
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) education
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Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
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Trauma-informed practices
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Emotional regulation and behavior support
Workshops are offered virtually and in person at $50–$100 per learner or through organizational contracts.
Impact
Feedback from Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings held in 2025 shows strong participant satisfaction and practical impact.
Survey results indicate:
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100% of participants rated their overall training experience 5/5
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Participants reported increased confidence in recognizing youth mental health challenges and supporting young people in distress
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Written feedback highlighted the training as clear, engaging, and highly relevant to participants’ work and community roles.
Some survey responses included “1” ratings due to confusion with the rating scale order; participants indicated these were intended as top ratings, reinforcing overall positive feedback.
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