Mindfulness in Education: Teaching with Body, Mind and Heart

This introductory, experiential mindfulness in education institute will explore a whole school model as well as classroom-specifics towards developing an ethos around Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Mindfulness.

There is a growing body of research demonstrating how training in mindfulness is a very effective way of alleviating stress, anxiety and depression as well as promoting our overall wellbeing. This institute will offer an introduction to the field of mindfulness in education, with an emphasis on teacher self-care practices and developing a supportive classroom climate.

As well as providing a school community with a shared language and toolkit of techniques, SEL and Mindfulness can also help us to develop a deeper sense of calm and space in our very busy school day, helping us to be more focused, creative, and emotionally balanced.

We will look at some practices that can be used in a variety of school contexts, including "Time-In", Council, Peace Ladder, and the IB Learner Profile through an SEL Lens.

All levels.

Participants will learn:

• Tools to develop one's own personal mindfulness practice.
• Ways to integrate mindfulness practices into everyday teaching.
• Some featured highlights from various mindfulness curricula, including .b [dot-be], Paws b, Still Quiet Place and Mindful Schools.
• An overview of developing a mindful culture in schools.
• About the convergence of mindfulness and social and emotional learning (SEL).

This is an introductory course. No prerequisites necessary.