M-9 Mindfulness Practice: The Educator's Guide to Help Students Practice Mindfulness
Presenter
Format and Time
- On-Demand Webinar: 1 hour
Content
There is a growing body of research that shows the effectiveness of mindfulness practices for children and adolescents to help regulate their emotions and develop positive coping strategies. Mindfulness practices are also considered an effective intervention to develop empathy and decrease anxiety and aggressive behaviors.
Intended Audience
Special education teachers, school psychologists, administrators, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSWs), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFTs), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCCs), clinical psychologists, Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) staff or school counselors specifically designated to work with special needs students, behaviorists, and others who actively work with youth who have mental health concerns
Participants Will
- Learn the meaning, history, and reasons behind implementing mindfulness.
- Learn the impact of mindfulness and how it improves different aspects of individuals.
- Learn the importance of teaching children about mindfulness.
- Learn about several considerations when implementing mindfulness.
- Learn some examples of mindfulness practices and several resources to explore more options.
