Thursday, November 2, 2017
Mindfulness in Schools: What is it & How to do it Successfully
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Location: Nassau BOCES George Farber Administration Center - 71 Clinton Road, Garden City, NY 11530
This FREE Forum Discussion/Workshop is sponsored in collaboration with Nassau BOCES & the Nassau County Psychological Association
This year’s school climate “buzz” is all about Mindfulness: a highly effective practice for developing staff and student social emotional skills. Join us for a practical discussion about what Mindfulness is and how LI schools are introducing Mindful practices, carefully building lasting buy-in and involvement of students and staff, and enjoying the benefits of sustained implementation.
Workshop Outline:
- What is Mindfulness? What is it not?
- Mindfulness Experience #1: Finding Your Anchor
- Where does Mindfulness fit within Social and Emotional Learning?
- The Science behind the practice of Mindfulness
- Mindfulness Experience #2: Noticing Thoughts by Being Mindful
- Benefits of mindful practices for adults and students
- Who should teach/lead mindful practices in schools?
- Mindfulness Programs: Training Requirements/Opportunities
- Sharing what's working in our schools
- Closing Experience: Mindfulness for Loving-Kindness
To Register on MyLearningPlan:
https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=10056&I=2580351
For questions about the workshop contact:
Joan Fretz at joan@messagesandmindsets.com OR 631-266-2720