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---Growing a kind and compassionate world through the practice and growth of Mindfulness in schools for students, staff and parents.
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We are based in Grand Rapids, Michigan and affiliated with the Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness
Resources for 'Now'
July 2020
Mindfulness Classes for Kids - by Mindful Schools Online Contemplative Resources for Corona-virus Crisis - from David Treleaven Mindful Moments Teacher Training with Kent ISD - we have moved to weekly online community of practice sessions. - We have completed our 12 week training, look for more training this Fall 2020. 10% Happier App - free for teachers. Monthly Mindful Meetup: August 3rd at 10 am - 11:30 am. Topic: Exploring Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Practices Breath in for me, breathe out for you. Wishing you and your family well. Check out 'Offerings' above for details or click on the high lighted links. Don't hesitate to call and ask any questions about any offering. 616-204-2099.
With gratitude, Patti Ward, Mindful Schools Lead Online Course Guide |
Explore: Mindfulness in Education
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What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is noticing what's happening right now and not getting carried away by it.
---Dan Harris
Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment. ---Greater Good Berkeley
"Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment with kindness and curiosity and then choosing our response."
--Dr. Amy Saltzman
Mindfulness also involves acceptance, meaning that we pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them—without believing, for instance, that there’s a “right” or “wrong” way to think or feel in a given moment. When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts tune into what we’re sensing in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or imagining the future.
--Greater Good Berkeley
Mindfulness is a life skill that helps children learn self-regulation, improve attention skills, build resiliency, and develop more compassion for themselves and others. A life skill that can improve overall health and well-being.
Mindfulness is noticing what's happening right now and not getting carried away by it.
---Dan Harris
Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment. ---Greater Good Berkeley
"Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment with kindness and curiosity and then choosing our response."
--Dr. Amy Saltzman
Mindfulness also involves acceptance, meaning that we pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them—without believing, for instance, that there’s a “right” or “wrong” way to think or feel in a given moment. When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts tune into what we’re sensing in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or imagining the future.
--Greater Good Berkeley
Mindfulness is a life skill that helps children learn self-regulation, improve attention skills, build resiliency, and develop more compassion for themselves and others. A life skill that can improve overall health and well-being.