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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
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This Fall, Choose JOY!
Taking time to renew, recharge and just be. Upcoming Events
Are you interested in learning how to teach Mindfulness in your school or at home? Our new session of Mindful Moments Teacher Training is scheduled for October 2019. Registration deadline September 20th. More information can be found here.
We now have 60 teachers, counselors, social workers and parents who have participated - we are growing wellness in our schools and in our communities - join us! September 2019:
September 2 - Mindful Moments September Newsletter September 4 - David Treleaven Free Webinar The truth about Mindfulness & Trauma September 11 - Mindfulness presentation at the Anxiety Resource Center of Grand Rapids September 17 - West Michigan chapter of the YPO (a national organization of CEO's/Presidents of companies - ypo.org/westmiypo.com) Mindfulness presentation September 20 - Last day to register for Mindful Moments Teacher Training Cohort #7. September 26 - 29 Mindful Schools Team planning in California October 2019:
October 3rd - Thursday: Mindful Moments Teacher Training Cohort #7 at Kent ISD Session #1: 4:30 - 6:00 pm October 24th - Thursday: Mindful Moments Teacher Training Cohort #7 at Kent ISD Session #2: 4:30 - 6:00 pm October 26th - Saturday: Becoming Trauma-Sensitive: Making Mindfulness and Meditation Safe for Trauma survivors with David Treleaven, Ph.D. If you would like to attend, but there is a financial barrier to registration, please contact info@grcfm.com to inquire about payment plans and scholarships. 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.
All my best, Patti Ward, Mindful Schools Certified Instructor and Guiding Teacher for the Mindful Teacher Certification Program |
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.