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Participant journals may also be taken into consideration for qualitative information regarding the intervention. Quality control Therapists will keep a weekly log of each session, including attendance, level of participation, activities that were preferred, not correctly understood, or not appreciated by...
Over the past decade, a body of literature has emerged examining the role of mindfulness with children, youth, and adults with special learning needs, and with their teachers and professional caregivers. The findings from mindfulness programs that have been offered to special education teachers and ...
For the next week, choose one of these activities to focus on each day. You don’t have to change the way you do them (such as by slowing down), but rather you’ll be changing your level of focus and awareness. Using the lessons learned from the “Raisin Meditation,” engage in one...
March 28–Andrew Safer presented a workshop to Religious Studies students of Professor Patricia Dold at Memorial University, tracing his introduction to Buddhist meditation at the age of 15 to his current activities as a Mindfulness instructor and trainer. Sitting and walking meditation and key elemen...
“To stop your mind does not mean to stop the activities of the mind. It means your mind pervades your whole body.”– Shunryu Suzuki Read text below or be guided by the audio fileor YouTube video.http://somaticexpression.com/classes/360DegreeBreathingwithJamieMcHugh.mp3 ...
Mindfulness activities that are designed for adults can also be practiced by teenagers—they just need to be taught and have the necessary motivation to learn and practice. 1. Make mindfulness relevant to the daily lives of teens. You have to let them know what is in it for them to incenti...
Ditch the Devices (Sometimes):Yes, it can be scary to disconnect, but the rewards are worth it. Challenge yourself to leave your phone at home for a few hours and rediscover the joys of real-world experiences. Engage in Long-Form Activities:Read a whole book, listen to a long-form podc...
Vagus nervesare a critical component of our parasympathetic nervous system and are responsible for creating signals between our brain, heart and digestive systems. Before challenging activities at work, we can experience tightening of our throat or chest. Vagal Toning involves deep breathing and exhalin...
In his role as a police officer, Frank implemented outreach programs, fostering mentorship and positive activities for the community's youth. As he climbed the ranks to Detective, he encountered the profound impacts of trauma, prompting a deep exploration of Stoic teachings on emotional resilience ...