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Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment, with openness, curiosity, and without judgment. It involves being fully aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations in the present moment, and accepting them without reacting or becoming overwhelmed by them.
Mindfulness practices often involve meditation, breathing exercises, and other techniques that help individuals to focus their attention and cultivate a non-judgmental awareness of their experiences. By practicing mindfulness, individuals can develop greater self-awareness, reduce stress and anxiety, improve their mental and emotional well-being, and enhance their ability to focus and concentrate.
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Title: Using Mindfulness to Support SEL High Leverage Practices: Part Three
“The best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment.” -Thich Nhat Hanh This blog continues our discussion
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Title: Using Mindfulness to Support SEL High Leverage Practices: Part Two
“The way you speak to yourself matters.” In this blog, we will continue our discussion of how mindfulness can support SEL high leverage practices. Another
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Using Mindfulness to Support SEL High Leverage Practices: Part One
“If it’s out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too.” Ivan Nuru This blog explores how mindfulness can support SEL high leverage
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Mindfulness and Students with Disabilities
“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” Ignacio Estrada This blog focuses on students with
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How Mindfulness Practice can Support SEL
“In order to be that gentler, stronger, more resilient version of me I must first stop, breathe, and learn how to simply be.” Jai Gaurangi
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School-Based Mindfulness Practices for the Five SEL Components
“Deep breaths are like little love notes to your body.” In this blog, we will review mindfulness practices that can be conducted in classroom settings
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What is Mindfulness?
“Mindfulness is a way of befriending ourselves and our experience.” -Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn When thinking about what mindfulness is and what it entails, several thoughts
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Headspace App to Support Mindfulness
In the fourth episode of the Mindfulness Mondays series, Dr. Amanda McMahon introduces the Headspace mobile app which can help support mindfulness practices. Watch this
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Mindfulness Mondays – Acceptance (episode 3)
In the third episode of the Mindfulness Mondays series, Dr. Amanda McMahon guides a mindfulness practice that focuses on acceptance and stress relief.
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Virtual Visit to Lime Kiln Point State Park
In this virtual visit to Lime Kiln Point State Park, enjoy this beautiful landscape, reflect on what you’re grateful for, and honor the ingenious people.
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Virtual Visit to Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
In this virtual visit to Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park, enjoy this beautiful landscape, reflect on what you’re grateful for, and honor the ingenious people.
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Mindfulness Mondays – Body Scan (episode 2)
In the second episode of the Mindfulness Mondays series, Dr. Amanda McMahon guides a mindfulness practice that focuses on doing a body scan to help
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Virtual Visit to Posey Island State Park
In this virtual visit to Posey Island State, enjoy this beautiful landscape, reflect on what you’re grateful for, and honor the ingenious people who reside
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Mindfulness Mondays – Paying attention to the breath (episode 1)
In the first episode of the Mindfulness Mondays series, Dr. Amanda McMahon introduces some basic concepts of Mindfulness practices and techniques. In addition to her