Mindfulness in Schools
Our practical mindful strategies will provide teachers with tools to develop and maintain a sense of calmness and resilience within themselves and their classrooms to meet the many challenges presented by teaching, working in the school system, and beyond.
Practical Mindfulness for the Classroom:
A Professional Development Workshop
Zen Center North Shore | Massachusetts DESE PDP provider #2016F0013
Content Area:
Safe and Supportive Learning Environment, 10 PDPs
Dates: TBD
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Our practical mindful strategies will provide teachers with tools to develop and maintain a sense of calmness and resilience within themselves and their classrooms to meet the many challenges presented by teaching, working in the school system, and beyond. Teachers will have a chance to experience meditation practice to relax and renew their energy. This experience will be coupled with dialog and discussion. This workshop will provide practical mindful strategies to use in the classroom.
AFTER THE WORKSHOP
Participants will have the opportunity to have a follow-up video conference with workshop facilitators to share their experience and receive further practical instruction.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Teaching is an intellectually and physically demanding job that requires hard work and the ability to change and be flexible on a moment to moment basis. The skillful use of mindful strategies can provide teachers with the resilience and strength to meet the challenges of teaching in the 21st century.
Other Offerings:
Onsite Mindfulness Classes
Our trained instructors will come to your school and offer a class for faculty and/or students.Teacher Mindfulness Training
Become certified to offer your classroom basic meditation instruction. Offered online or in person.One on One Mindfulness Coaching
Meet online or in person with one of our instructors to explore a specific application of mindfulness in your practice or in the classroom.
For more information, contact info@zencenternorthshore.org.
Please aim to arrive 10 minutes before scheduled events.