Mindfulness can be an antidote to the growing stress, conflict and confusion in educational settings as well as an invaluable gift to give students. The practice of mindfulness (living in the present moment) offers an opportunity to reduce stress, increase concentration, enhance relationships, and find more peace and joy in one’s personal and academic life. Some suggested topics are:
• The use of the mindfulness bell,
• Starting out a class period with a short session of focusing and centering,
• Mindfulness training for teachers to reduce stress and burnout,
• mindfulness and well-being, and
• a short period of calming the mind exercises before important tests to increase performance.
Each presentation or training is worked out together with the host organization to best address the needs of the situation. Dr Joseph Emet has done workshops on mindfulness practice at
Annual Congress of Jewish Peoples' Schools,
Mc Gill School of Management
Mc Gill School of Health Sciences,
John Abbott College, and
Miss Edgars and Miss Cramps School.
More information, research findings and supporting articles are available on the following websites:
International listserv, resources and conference proceedings
www.mindfuled.org
Profiles of European professionals who are working with mindfulness in education
www.sharingmindfulness.net
MINDING YOUR LIFE
Resources, newsletter, workshops
www.mindingyourlife.net
Also visit,
www.mindfuleducation.org