|
---Growing a kind and compassionate world through the practice and growth of Mindfulness in schools for students, staff and parents.
|
We are based in Grand Rapids, Michigan and affiliated with the Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness
|
Wishing everyone a kind and compassionate summer. 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. 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! Registration Link now live! June 2019:
Wednesday, June 5 - Presenting, "Mindfulness Based Interventions - A promising practice for ALL students including those with disabilities". Indiana Youth Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana. Monday, June 10th - Mindful Moments Teacher Training Cohort #6 at Kent ISD Session #6: 4:30 - 6:00 pm Tuesday, June 18th - Kent ISD School Mental Health Conference - "Shining a Light on Mindfulness". July 2019:
July 29, 30 - Free event - Kent County Coordinated School Health Program: Healthy Classrooms, Healthy Kids Workshop This workshop is open to all school employees working with students from Pre-K to Grade 12 within Kent, Ionia, and Montcalm counties. August 2019:
August 9th - "Implementation Practices" for those of you who have taken Mindful Schools "Mindfulness Fundamentals" and "Mindful Educator Essentials". We will explore options as an 'outside provider' and from a classroom teacher perspective. You will leave with a design for your 8-week Mindfulness Program and beyond. REGISTRATION 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'
|
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.