What’s distinctive about YEP’s approach to learning this tradition is the commitment to utilizing the teaching method of “Godly Play,” which enlists a pedagogy of reflective storytelling, symbolism, art, music, dance, and mindful practices.

Although the teaching method is based on a religious model, participants do not have to be religious, spiritual, or believe in God to do this program. The focus is on self-knowledge and inner wisdom. With a heavily academic and intellect-based school system, this program is an opportunity to incorporate the much-needed learning of understanding yourself and others and how to show up and act in the world.