Mindfulness Practices

Mindfulness Practices

Cultivating Heart Centered Communities where Students Focus and Flourish

Authors: Christine Mason, Michele M. Rivers Murphy, Yvette Jackson
Forward by Paul Liabenow

In Mindfulness Practices, the authors passionately convey the scientifically proven healing that mindfulness brings to students who suffer from trauma or stress. Teachers and administrators can address behaviour issues and improve students’ executive functioning with breath, yoga and meditation exercises. Readers will lead step-by-step sensation-, emotion- and presence-based mindfulness exercises, resulting in compassionate, positive learning environments.

Features:

• Learn how mindfulness contributes to a positive mindset and alleviates the impact of toxic stress
• Prioritise high levels of achievement and well-being
• Understand the effects of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on student behaviour and learning
• Acquire research-based mindfulness practices, including breathing exercises, yoga, meditation and cognitive reflection and awareness
• Reignite their passion for education and prioritise self-care for themselves and their students

Age Suitability: 5-18