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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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Wishing everyone a kind and compassionate school year. Taking time to renew, recharge and just be.
Upcoming Events
April 2019:
Monday, April 8th - Mindful Moments Teacher Training Cohort #6 at Kent ISD Session #2: 4:30 - 6:00 pm Wednesday, April 17th - Online Community Sit 7:30 - 8:00 pm. May 2019: Monday, May 6th - Mindful Moments Teacher Training Cohort #6 at Kent ISD Session #4: 4:30 - 6:00 pm Thursday, May 2nd - Northview Public Schools Mini-Mindfulness Lesson at North Oakview Elementary. 3:45 - 4:45 pm. Friday, May 10th - Oren Sofer: The Art of Mindful Communication 9 am - 4 pm. Monday, May 13th - Community of Practice Plus - Teaching Coaching and Sharing. 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Patti's home. Topic: Mindfulness of Emotions. Fee: $5.00 Wednesday, May 15th - Online Community Sit 7:30 - 8:00 pm. Monday, May 20th - Mindful Moments Teacher Training Cohort #6 at Kent ISD Session #5: 4:30 - 6:00 pm 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.