Cultivating Heart Centered Communities where Students Focus and Flourish
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
About the Authors:
Christine Mason, PhD, is an educational psychologist, researcher, consultant and mindfulness yoga meditation instructor. She facilitates dynamic workshops for educators that incorporate the latest neuroscience research with practical strategies for improving school climate and academic achievement.
Yvette Jackson, EdD, is a former teacher who served New York City Public Schools as director of gifted programmes and executive director of instructional and professional development.
Michele Rivers Murphy is a seasoned consultant, presenter and educational leader. A change agent for over two decades, she has helped transform some of the highest-needs neighborhoods and districts by improving student engagement, school culture and academic success.
