"Hi Raquel and Amy~
I completely agree that is fine for children to move during mindfulness practice. So much so, in fact, that I find mindful movement an even more effective way of giving children a mindful experience than just sitting.…"
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Raquel commented on Allegra G's group Mindfulness in the Classroom"Thank you Amy!!!
I try to let them be. They are kids and don't want to control every movement. Just felt like share with you as my partner made a comment to me than I should be more strict with the posture.
Anyway, this is a process I'm…"
"Dear Raquel,
Lovely to see you here, and wonderful to hear about your first experience. :)
Below is a brief excerpt from the training manual that you have, and which is in the process of being transformed into a book.
Re class agreements: Other…"
Raquel commented on Allegra G's group Mindfulness in the Classroom"Hello everybody,
I would like to share with you my experience. Three weeks ago I started my mindfulness classes with children aged 7-12. I took a course online with Amy Saltzman before and had more preparation. I'm very happy with how my first…"
Robert Anderson replied to Robert Anderson's discussion Mindfulness for Educators Workshop Starting in St Lucie County in the group Florida"Well....today we made it to week 5 of my first program for teachers. It is going well, I have a guidance counselor and a vice principal in the group, the rest are teachers. This school is very supportive of this concept and looking…"
Robert Anderson commented on JD Macleod's group MBSR"Thanks for joining.......So far....theres not too much "action" on here.......Im hopeful it will pick up as more folks discover whats possible here!"
Linda Rose Peaceful One commented on Susan Kaiser Greenland's group Children's Books"I believe your thoughts create things... is this the opposite of your book title?
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Linda Rose Peaceful One commented on Allegra G's group Parenting Mindfully"Reading Wayne Dyers new book @ Valley Glen Comunity Park Sunday June 3rd @ noon. Join us for this donation only event.
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JohnB commented on Mindfulness Together's group Mindfulness in the Midwestern United States"Can't believe I missed all these comments going back months, oops! Welcome, Mary Theresa (Do you go by both?) and Gary. And Susan, you're a midwesterner by birth.
I think and feel that mindfulness is a practice or skill *and* a state *and*…"
Mary Theresa B. Schmitz commented on Mindfulness Together's group Mindfulness in the Midwestern United States"I'm here now, and glad I found you. Mindful in MN, let's connect. I'm very interested in having a scope and sequence to bring this to kids in school. Participated in the Sunday dialogue with Susan Kaiser Greenland during her MN visit…"
Mary Theresa B. Schmitz commented on JD Macleod's group MBSR"Oh am I glad to have stumbled upon this. Never been part of a chat rm or blog...total newbie. I took MBSR from Terry Pearson in MN fall of 2011. INCREDIBLE. I'm an LICSW and have worked as a School Social Worker for 19 years. I am so…"
Bonnie Levine posted an eventMindfulness and Education at Bank Street College of Education
July 17, 2012 all day
A day long mindfulness and education workshop through the Continuing Professional Studies department at Bank Street College. See More
JohnB commented on JohnB's video
RSA Animate - The Divided Brain
"If you don't feel like struggling with McGilchrist's The Master and his Emissary, this relatively brief video is for you!"
Bonnie Levine replied to Chrissie Burke's discussion Planting Seeds: mindfulness for children - Plum Village"Thank you for posting this link. I visited Plum Village two years ago and it holds a special place in my heart. "
Lianne Bridges's video was featuredKen Robinson says schools kill creativity
Creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson challenges the way we're educating our children. He champions a radical rethink of our school systems, to cultivate creativity and acknowledge multiple types of intelligence.
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Created in 2007 as part of Allegra Greenland's high-school community service project, Mindfulness Together is a social network dedicated to nurturing the inner lives of kids and those who love them. Our mission is to promote a more peaceful and caring society by developing an engaged, grassroots, online community committed to sharing secular mindful awareness with children, teens and their families. Susan Kaiser Greenland (Author of The Mindful Child and Allegra's mom) is an active member of this community but this is not her personal website. If you are looking for information about her work, and the Inner Kids program, check out her website or leave a message on her comment wall.
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mindfulness in education tour : Wake Up !
Posted by Gary Gach on April 9, 2012 at 7:11pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Wake Up ! mindfulness tour in San Francisco Bay Area : http://bit.ly/IcVqqJ
" we meet in all forms of life "…
The Power of Gentle Communication
Posted by Susan Chapman on March 26, 2012 at 10:15am 0 Comments 1 Like
All human beings are naturally kind. But often this kindness is blocked by the defensive barriers we put up. These barriers defend the idea that power comes from being 'me-first'. Practicing mindful communication shows us that this is a false kind of power. Real power is 'we-first', opening up and reconnecting with each other. An easy way to practice this in families and classrooms is the 'green light' technique, which is explained in the new book The Five Keys To Mindful Communication…
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Planting Seeds: mindfulness for children - Plum Village
Started by Chrissie Burke in Current Events. Last reply by Bonnie Levine on Sunday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi all,I've just come across a link to a group of peaceful folks, who are preparing to make a film in Plum VIllage, home of Thich Nhat Hahn, this (northern) Summer: Planting Seeds - The power of mindfulness; also creating supportive materials for…Continue
RHYMING RESOURCES
Started by Patricia Bottom Delany in Ethics Mar 29. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello everyone, Rhyming Resources has just launched a program for music and unforgettable learning to assist all in becoming more victorious in developing mindfulness. I am always happy to see what is shared here and hope you will enjoy our web…Continue
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