Courses for Educators
Mindfulness Courses By Design
Mindful Hearts courses are designed for educators, support staff, and administrators who want to expand their mindfulness practice with increased guidance and individualized support. Participants will explore research, readings, meditation practice, mindful movement (yoga, tai chi, qigong) journaling, and discussion. If your district is interested in creating a course tailored to your community or programming, please reach out to Sara Baio at mindfulhearts4all@gmail.com. Topics, length of each class, number of classes, scheduling, and cost are flexible depending on your district's needs. A minimum of weekly 1 hour classes for 4 weeks is a recommended starting point. Rewiring our brain to act with healthy habits takes time and repetition. Courses help participants jump start consistent mindfulness practice in their daily lives.
Cost: $100 per hour for the group
Living Mindfully (In and Out of the Classroom)
This 8-week course meets in person or via Zoom for 1.5 hour sessions. This course is designed to help participants develop a personal mindfulness practice and bring wellness tools to their classroom. It is intended to help participants build meditation and wellness strategies into their already busy lives. Participants will develop greater self-awareness, tools that reduce stress, and foster resiliency. Participants will also have the opportunity to share experiences, have Q and A, and receive individualized guidance. Please note that this course is also suitable for participants who do not work in classroom settings.
Cost: $700 for the group
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Course Outline:
Week 1 | What Does Mindfulness Mean to Me? Introduction to Meditation
Week 2 | Bringing Mindfulness to Everyday Activities (Eating, Movement, Play, Work, Sleep)
Week 3 | Awareness of Thoughts and Emotions (Managing Difficult Emotions)
Week 4 | Practicing Self-Compassion and Acceptance
Week 5 | Cultivating Kindness for Ourselves and Others
Week 6 | Active Gratitude Seeking (Making Space for Happiness)
Week 7 | Mindful Communication
Week 8 | Making Space for Equanimity and Setting Intention