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Learning Objectives Introduction to Mindfulness
How to use Mindfulness in your
professional and personal lives.
The importance of mindfulness in the
workplace, and how it can enhance
your leadership style
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Practice Time
What is Mindfulness?
“Mindfulness means paying
attention in a particular way;
On purpose,
In the present moment, and
Nonjudgmentally.”John Kabat-Zinn
“You have got to continue to just stay in the
moment. When you stay in the moment,
good things happen, because everybody’s
just wrapped up in the process”. Steph Curry
Foundations of the Mindful Attitude
5. Non-striving: “Not doing”, accept things
are happening as they should be
6. Acceptance: Completely accepting your
thoughts, beliefs, sensations as they currently
are.
7. Non-attachment: Not attaching meaning
to thoughts and actions. Accept things are
temporary
1. Non-Judging: Be an impartial observer
2. Patience: Things develop in their own time
3. Beginner’s Mind: Observe as if it’s your first
time.
4. Trust: Have trust in yourself, your intuition and
your abilities.
Formal vs. Informal Practice
http://healthland.time.com/2014/01/22/learning-to-pay-attention-5-steps-to-mindfulness-meditation/
“How the mind develops is directly affected
by the experiences that that mind is
encouraged to have.”~ Dan Siegel
Neurons that fire together, wire together
Mindfulness
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is three attentional
skills working together:
Growing Momentum
It is a skill that needs to be
practiced, just like music, art, or
sports.
Introduced to medicine in 1979, mindfulness
is used at hundreds of hospitals around the
world, with a rapidly growing research base
that includes neuroscience and cross-
disciplinary studies.
Feb. 2014 TIME cover story
“The Mindful Revolution” described how
mindfulness is being used in corporations,
education, medicine, and even the military.
Mindful Schools was chosen to represent
mindfulness in education.
PBS Specials: Room to Breath and Healthy
Habits of Mind
Non-reactivity, The
ability to let sensory
experience come and go
without push or pull.
Increased awareness of
thoughts, emotions,
senses, and external
behaviors.
The ability to focus on
what you want, when
you want.
© 2015 Mindful Schools
Benefits of MindfulnessAttention
Strengthens our “mental muscle”
for bringing our focus back where
we want it, when we want it.
Adaptability
Becoming aware of our patterns
enables us to gradually change
habitual behaviors wisely.
Compassion
Awareness of our own thoughts,
emotions, and senses grows our
understanding of what other people
are experiencing.
Resilience
Seeing things objectively reduces
the amount of narrative we add to
the world’s natural ups and
downs, giving us greater balance.
Emotional Regulation
Observing our emotions helps us
recognize when they occur, to see
their transient nature, and to
change how we respond to them.
Calming
Breathing and other mindfulness
practices relax the body and mind,
giving access to peace
independent of external
circumstances.
© 2015 Mindful Schools
Mindfulness in Ed = A Three Part Cycle
Chris McKenna 2016 Mindfulness in Education Keynote
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“Your internal state is going to be the determining factor of whether staff and students are going to be able to attune, regulate and learn. “
Chris McKennaProgram Director Mindfulschools.org
Mindful Teaching
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Mindfulness is not:
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Mindless Response Mindful Response
Automatic Pilot Clear and Alert
Reactive Impulsive
Behaviors
Based on Fact
Attention to Past and
Future
Awareness of the
Moment
Judging Non-Judging
Lost in Reaction Calm/Effective
Avoid situations, thoughts
and emotions
Acceptance
Mindfulness in Education
Schools and
organizations are
bringing contemplative
practices to youth in
classrooms.
Mindful SchoolsMission:
Mindful Schools teaches
children in public and private
elementary schools how to be
more mindful of their thoughts
and actions. The program
brings dramatic improvements
in concentration, attention,
conflict resolution, and empathy
among students, building a
calm climate in the classroom.
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Mindful Schools Curriculum
Mindful Bodies
Mindful Listening
Mindfulness of Breathing
Heartfulness
Body Awareness
Generosity
Mindful Seeing
Mindful Movement & Walking
Kind and Caring on the Playground
Mindful Eating
Mindfulness of Thoughts
The Results Are InThis information is based on recent evaluations of 702 Students
59% say it helps them focus better in the classroom
61% say it helps them calm down when they are upset.
93% of students say learning mindfulness has helped them in their life
in some way:
52% say it helps them make decisions.
Teachers say they have seen 78% of their students benefit
from mindfulness.
96% of teachers say they have benefited personally.
94% of teachers say they will continue using
mindfulness in their classes.
Practice Time
What’s your number?
Tools & Apps for Mindfulness
Resources:
❖Mindfulness for Beginners: Jon Kabat-Zinn
❖Sitting Still Like a Frog: Eline Snel
❖Peace Is Every Step: Thich Nhat Hanh
❖Mindful Schools.Org
❖http://www.figur8.net/mindfulness-resources-for-
families/
❖Mindfulness/Yoga In the Classroom and the
Real World Linda Peterson, M.A, LPC Sarah
Bodi, M.A Hixson Middle School.
❖Slideshare Mindfulness and Motivation in the
classroomTeacher Raúl Ramírez A.
❖ Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat: TedxSF How
mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness,
and Satisfaction
❖The MindUp Curriculum: Grades Pre-K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd – 5th, Grades 6th - 8th
Harvard Business Review: Mindfulness Can
Literally Change Your Brain: C Congleton, B
Holzel, & S Lazar
Breathe, Chill: a handy book of games &
techniques introducing breathing, meditation,
& relaxation to kids & teens: Lisa Roberts
Resources:
Mindfulness for Beginners: Jon Kabat-Zinn
Sitting Still Like a Frog: Eline Snel
Peace Is Every Step: Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindful Schools. Org
Mindfulness with Children: ppp with Daniel
Rechtschaffen
Mindfulness in Play Therapy:Tracy Turner-
Bumberry LPC, RPT-S; March 8, 2014
Mindfulness/Yoga In the Classroom and the
Real World Linda Peterson, M.A, LPC Sarah
Bodi, M.A Hixson Middle School.
