Mindfulness is almost a trendy catch phrase these days, but learn why it's here to stay. Discover how to tailor a mindfulness program to your school demographic regardless of level, budget or environment. Download accompanying handouts. Learning outcomes: Upon completion of this webinar, attendees should be able to:

• Discuss mindfulness meditation... more

Mindfulness is almost a trendy catch phrase these days, but learn why it's here to stay. Discover how to tailor a mindfulness program to your school demographic regardless of level, budget or environment. Download accompanying handouts.

Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of this webinar, attendees should be able to:

• Discuss mindfulness meditation and its benefits for children, adolescents and adults.
  
• Link mindfulness practices to student and teacher well-being initiatives.
  
• Advocate for the adoption of mindfulness practices in and outside of the classroom.
  

Speaker:

Katrice Grant is a school counselor at GEMS Wellington Academy-Silicon Oasis, a primary school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Previously, she worked for 2 years in Fairfax County, VA as a college readiness counselor with Northern Virginia Community College’s Pathway Program. Katrice has been trained by Mindful Schools to teach mindfulness to students in K-12.

Original air date: Dec. 6, 2017 less