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"LEARN MINDFULNESS THEN PRACTICE MINDFULNESS BEFORE FINALLY TEACHING MINDFULNESS. JUST LIKE A SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR CANNOT TEACH CHILDREN TO SWIM IF THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN IN THE WATER" |
Why Mindfulness in Education
Thirty years of informed basic research and, more recently, neuroscience, offer compelling evidence to support the use of employing mindfulness practices in education. The application of mindfulness by students and teachers has the potential to improve academic achievement, mental health, and positive relationships.
Scientific studies show that mindfulness training develops concentration, attention, executive function, (planning, decision making, and impulse control), emotional balance, pro-social behaviour, compassion and promotes mental well- being.
"School staff need to themselves experience sufficient high quality education in mindfulness from well-educated trainers, and have a regular personal practice, in order to become skilled and authentic teachers of mindfulness and avoid doing harm..."
Scientific studies show that mindfulness training develops concentration, attention, executive function, (planning, decision making, and impulse control), emotional balance, pro-social behaviour, compassion and promotes mental well- being.
"School staff need to themselves experience sufficient high quality education in mindfulness from well-educated trainers, and have a regular personal practice, in order to become skilled and authentic teachers of mindfulness and avoid doing harm..."
TRAIN WITH US
Our Trainer of Mindfulness in Education (MiE) programmes come with a curriculum based modular teaching tool for BOTH primary and secondary schools. You receive powerpoint slides, handouts, audio files, teacher workbook, evaluation forms, exercise sheets, introductory powerpoint, plus trainer support. In fact you will have everything you need to begin your Trainer of MiE career. We can also provide you with leads to start you on your way!
READ WHAT OUR PAST PARTICIPANTS SAY FROM HERE
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Watch how these children use mindfulness to manage their anger |