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25.01.2022 Thank you to the Anglican Church Grammar School for inviting me to teach at their Junior School this morning - about mindfulness and wellbeing. It was exciting to make the connection to their current unit of inquiry and receive many engaging questions. #wellbeing #mindfulness #education #performance #mindtraining #curriculum #teaching #mentalhealth #focus #selfregulation #resilience #registered
24.01.2022 Ive learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou (poet, singer, human rights activist).
24.01.2022 Delivering a presentation about 'mindfulness in schools' at a recent teacher PD.
23.01.2022 Mindfulness training in the classroom at Moreton Bay College, Brisbane.
23.01.2022 https://www.businessnews.com.au//Self-care-essential-for-s I think this is probably good advice for everybody. The last line of the article: "take regular breaks during the day and perhaps even consider attending a mindfulness workshop"
22.01.2022 https://dailyhealthpost.com/gratitude-rewires-brain-happier/
21.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/165948186778847/posts/3170540032986299/
21.01.2022 Mindfulness classes at the beach, Currumbin Alley, Gold Coast.
21.01.2022 This week at #ZenEd, we used the theme of self-enquiry to guide the mindfulness classes with adults and children. There are many benefits of an inquiry-based teaching/learning model which is now being adopted by many schools and education organisations increased motivation, creativity, innovation, curiosity, critical thinking, self-awareness, empathy for others etc. However, I can guarantee, the depth of inquiry will be limited if the students arent able to focus, self-...regulate in a highly stimulating environment like schools & other workplaces. Focus & emotional self-regulation can be trained (through mindfulness training) and it needs to be taught alongside an inquiry-based teaching/learning model it is a necessity.
20.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/132055920462520/posts/1000620050272765/
20.01.2022 Being interviewed this morning at NOVA about the #ZenEd mindfulness program in schools. The podcast to be released by Teacher Starter. Thanks Bronwyn!
18.01.2022 Mindfulness key to kids achievement
17.01.2022 Having fun presenting to school Chaplains and RE teachers about the positive effects of mindfulness on our brains.
17.01.2022 https://www.theladders.com//5-ways-you-can-use-mindfulness
17.01.2022 Developing core-strength and flexibility of mind and body at the #ZenEd mindfulness class.
16.01.2022 Teaching Curricular Mindfulness & Wellbeing classes at Somerville House during the week. 97% of parents believe schools should have a holistic focus and should play a role in the management of student wellbeing and mental health (McCrindles annual future of education report). "Mindfulness and wellbeing programs at school help children be more resilient" Adrian Glasby (Principal at St Christopher's Primary School). ... #inquiry #mindfulness #resilience #motivation #academic #studentwellbeing #zened #innovation #futureofeducation #holistic
15.01.2022 Ive been invited to present at the upcoming Positive Schools (Mental Health and Wellbeing) Conference. I will be presenting on Thursday, May 21, Brisbane. The title of my presentation will be: Mindfulness and Science meets the K-12 classroom. Im really excited to be attending and working with the organisers and fellow presenters. ... #mindfulness #education #wellbeing #positiveschools
15.01.2022 http://www.trueactivist.com/mindfulness-and-meditation-wi/
14.01.2022 Teaching a mindfulness curricular program at Moreton Bay College during term 4. Like any other subject, mindfulness needs to be taught explicitly using a wide range of learning experiences to accomodate student needs. Mindfulness activities can be both formal and informal - increasing focus, self-regulation and performance. At the conclusion of the program, 86% of the participants responded that all students at MBC should be learning mindfulness. #innovative #mindfulness #focus #selfregulation #academicperformance #growthmindset #emotionalintelligence #wellbeing
14.01.2022 Mr Miyagi meets the school classroom Growing up, one of my favourite movies was the karate kid. I watched it several times. After the movie, I would take down the sleeping bag from the cupboard, tie it up like a punching bag and proceed to enthusiastically execute untrained karate manoeuvres. Mr Miyagi won an Academy award for this performance and it was difficult not to love his role as the teacher/mentor. His approach was innovative, creative and supportive. He used a varie...ty of age-appropriate learning experiences e.g. paint the fence, wax on/off etc to engage Daniel LaRusso and ultimately, teach him skills he could use when faced with the inevitable life challenges. Ive worked with many inspiring teachers who have adapted similar qualities as Mr Miyagi. After 20 years experience as a registered teacher and mindfulness teacher, I have no doubt that all kids can benefit from a school mindfulness curriculum - which helps regulate attention, emotions, resiliency and the cultivation of positive mindsets. However, whether you are a karate kid or just a regular kid, like any subject in the curriculum, mindfulness needs to be practised regularly and taught explicitly. The recent global pandemic has reinforced that Apps & Videos are great for support, but it will never replace an experienced and trained teacher. Are students at your school or University being engaged in a mindfulness curriculum that is age-appropriate, regularly practised and explicitly taught by a registered teacher and mindfulness teacher. Or are the students just punching a sleeping bag?
13.01.2022 "He was just taking in the moment, taking in the natural world beyond the concrete pavement, and despite whatever things he had to do in his day..."
13.01.2022 Most 18-year-olds heading to Bali after their school exams dont have meditation in mind.
13.01.2022 After weeks of zoom classes it has been great to be back in the classroom working with innovative schools and staff teaching my mindfulness curriculum that supports existing social-emotional learning programs. Photo: St Paul's School "Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs differ from those of mindfulness-based programs in an important and fundamental way. ... SEL programs teach skills from the outside in. That is, students learn through psychoeducation, behavioral skills, and a positive school environment to self-manage their emotions to reduce risky behaviors and improve academic performance. Alternatively, mindfulness-based approaches teach students from the inside out to cultivate self-management of attention and increase self-awareness by focusing on experiences such as thoughts, emotional states, the breath, and other bodily sensations." Semple, Lee, Rosa, & Miller, 2010.
13.01.2022 Teaching mindfulness sessions with the Churchie cricket academy. #ZenEd #performance #focus #selfregulation
12.01.2022 This week, we used the theme of communication to guide the mindfulness classes with adults and children. We learnt how Mindfulness training can help us be less reactive to uncomfortable emotions (anger, frustration, anxiety etc) , less likely to express ourselves through a fight/flight model and more able to self-regulate and communicate our needs and preferences with clarity and empathy. #selfinquiry #communication #selfregulation #resilience #wellbeing #academicperformance
12.01.2022 Most 18-year-olds heading to Bali after their school exams don't have meditation in mind.
12.01.2022 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vCORbQjYLss
12.01.2022 Gratefulness Growing up, my father had a best friend. I called him Uncle John. As a teenager, he was a positive male role model in my life funny, caring and intelligent. On the first Sunday of every month, Uncle John and I would enthusiastically wake up before dawn and drive to a different golf course in the greater Brisbane metropolitan area to enjoy some laughs, the great outdoors and 18 holes of golf. Unfortunately, I attended Uncle Johns online funeral yesterday. ... It made me reflect on how grateful I am for his support, friendship and guidance through those formative years. We know through research and experience that a regular mindfulness practise can help us cultivate gratefulness. This can improve our mood, mental health, life satisfaction and even work productivity. Many positive outcomes for schools and the workplace. (Australian Curriculum - Personal and Social Capabilities: Social awareness). But do we need significant life moments to initiate gratefulness? During the last 5 weeks, Ive been teaching & coaching mindfulness to hundreds of students/parents, mostly via Zoom. When we discuss the mindfulness topic of gratefulness, students and parents immediately reflect on how lucky we are to have schools, how much they miss school etc. A regular mindfulness practise has many positive benefits. It can remind us to be grateful of the things in our liveseven before they are taken away.
11.01.2022 It was great to be invited to teach mindfulness at St Pauls School during their Morphing Week. Congratulations on winning Australian primary school of the year (non-government) - Australian education awards 2019 #innovative #mindfulness #focus #selfregulation #academicperformance #growthmindset #emotionalintelligence #wellbeing
09.01.2022 Delivering a presentation about mindfulness in schools at a recent teacher PD.
09.01.2022 Combining mindfulness and surf training at the Gold Coast. Thank you to the parents and students from Churchie, St Margarets, Somerville House, Moreton Bay College and Loreto College for participating. We learn mindfulness tools so we are more able to take effective action in our lives, to create a fulfilling and meaningful life.
08.01.2022 This week, we used the theme of 'communication' to guide the mindfulness classes with adults and children. We learnt how Mindfulness training can help us be less reactive to uncomfortable emotions (anger, frustration, anxiety etc) , less likely to express ourselves through a fight/flight model and more able to self-regulate and communicate our needs and preferences with clarity and empathy. #selfinquiry #communication #selfregulation #resilience #wellbeing #academicperformance
08.01.2022 Mindfulness training with Pre-Prep students at Churchie
08.01.2022 Recent research from the University of Wisconsin suggests that mindfulness-based training for pre-service teachers leads to improved classroom teaching practises. Its great to work with so many innovative schools offering mindfulness-based training to the whole community: students, staff and parents. https://centerhealthyminds.org//mindfulness-based-training... #mindfulness #positivemindset #teaching #schoolcommunity #mentalhealth #performance
07.01.2022 Michael Gervais (sports psychologist of Seattle Seahawks) says - Matter of fact, what I'm learning from the best in the world right now tip of the arrow performersthey are flipping the model of I need to do more to be more or I need to do extraordinary to be extraordinary. They're saying, "That ain't working. That's not the way it's supposed to work." They're saying, "I need to be more. I need to be more grounded, more present, more authentic, more creative, more me, more connected to my loved ones, my team mates https://www.google.com.au//michael-gervais-sports-psyc/amp
05.01.2022 Meditation and yoga practice linked to reduced volume in brain region tied to negative emotions and reactions
04.01.2022 Michael Gervais (sports psychologist of Seattle Seahawks) says - Matter of fact, what Im learning from the best in the world right now tip of the arrow performersthey are flipping the model of I need to do more to be more or I need to do extraordinary to be extraordinary. Theyre saying, "That aint working. Thats not the way its supposed to work." Theyre saying, "I need to be more. I need to be more grounded, more present, more authentic, more creative, more me, more connected to my loved ones, my team mates https://www.google.com.au//michael-gervais-sports-psyc/amp
04.01.2022 I've been invited to present at the upcoming Positive Schools (Mental Health and Wellbeing) Conference. I will be presenting on Thursday, May 21, Brisbane. The title of my presentation will be: Mindfulness and Science meets the K-12 classroom. I'm really excited to be attending and working with the organisers and fellow presenters. ... #mindfulness #education #wellbeing #positiveschools
04.01.2022 I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou (poet, singer, human rights activist).
03.01.2022 Thank you to the school executive team and teachers who attended the mindfulness class at Somerville House yesterday. You are truly inspiring, insightful and professional educators. And lots of fun.
03.01.2022 Mindfulness training at the Anglican Church Grammar School.
01.01.2022 Respond vs React. I recently had the privilege of speaking with the boarding community at #Churchie. We discussed some mindfulness skills which create space for discomfort. ... To help us respond (instead of reacting) to life challenges with actions that enrichen our lives. Thank you to the proactive school leaders, #JamesThorpe and #TimChristie for providing this opportunity for the young men who are currently facing some challenging moments as they transition back to school. Best wishes for the remainder of the term. #boarding #boardingschool #mindfullnesstraining #secondaryschool #education #schoolleaders #schoolculture #teachers #backtoschool #wellbeing #mentalhealth #mindfulness #schoolleadership #createspace #respond
01.01.2022 I have received approval from the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) to provide continual professional development (CPD) hrs for teachers who participate in the ZenEd mindfulness curriculum training. Like all subjects, research suggests that mindfulness needs to be taught explicitly to be effective. #mindtraining #wellbeing #selfregulate #focus #resiliency
01.01.2022 This week at #ZenEd, we used the theme of 'self-enquiry' to guide the mindfulness classes with adults and children. There are many benefits of an inquiry-based teaching/learning model which is now being adopted by many schools and education organisations increased motivation, creativity, innovation, curiosity, critical thinking, self-awareness, empathy for others etc. However, I can guarantee, the depth of inquiry will be limited if the students arent able to focus, self-...regulate in a highly stimulating environment like schools & other workplaces. Focus & emotional self-regulation can be trained (through mindfulness training) and it needs to be taught alongside an inquiry-based teaching/learning model it is a necessity.
