“Teach with a moral lens, centered in compassion, reinforced by awareness”
Mindfulness is about training yourself to pay attention in a specific way. When a person is mindful, they are able to focus on the present moment, they try not to think about anything that went on in the past or that might be coming up in future, a person can purposefully concentrate on what’s happening around them, and they can try not to be judgmental about anything they notice, or label things as ‘good’ or ‘bad’.
The goals of mindfulness education are to help students learn:
Self-awareness
Empathy
Techniques to calm and focus the mind
Mindful communication
Applying mindfulness skills to everyday life
Practice...
Breathing
Body Scans
Love & Kindness
Journaling (express your gratitude)
Challenge your weaknesses, maintain your strengthens in order to become your best self
Books to Read!
The Growth Mindset Coach by by Annie Brock, and Heather Hundley
The Whole Brain Child by by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson