by SEL Specialist | Sep 10, 2020 | mindfulness, School, Social-Emotional Learning
The end-of-summer jitters come for educators every year, but the unknowns for this upcoming school year may feel especially anxiety-inducing. At Mindful Practices, we believe the way to embrace the present is to understand the intricacies of how we are feeling and how...
by SEL Specialist | May 2, 2020 | Events, Health, School, Town Hall
We have all been effected by COVID-19 but luckily many of use only have seen this from a distance. Our friend and educator, Kate Mitchell Alfonzo tells her story of how COVID-19 impacted on her family. We also discussed how we can use these insights to help schools...
by SEL Specialist | Sep 21, 2018 | Kids, mindfulness, School, Social-Emotional Learning
Any significant change in routine can be a source of stress for children, and back-to-school is no exception. Kids have to make some major mental adjustments as they transition from the freedom of summer to the structure of a classroom. Help your child reduce stress...
by SEL Specialist | Sep 21, 2018 | Health, Kids, mental illness, mindfulness, School, Social-Emotional Learning
Back-to-school can be a stressful time for students and teachers alike. Students may be upset, worried, or restless as they adjust to a new schedule, and teachers have to manage all of these emotions while dealing with their own stress. Since the first few days...
by SEL Specialist | Sep 21, 2018 | Health, Kids, mental illness, mindfulness, School, Social-Emotional Learning
Back-to-school can be a stressful time for students and teachers alike. Students may be upset, worried, or restless as they adjust to a new schedule, and teachers have to manage all of these emotions while dealing with their own stress. Since the first few days...
by SEL Specialist | Jun 16, 2018 | Kids, mindfulness, School, Social-Emotional Learning
Become a Catalyst for Change! We believe in prevention over intervention. Interventions is costly (the equipment, staff and emotional impact) while not solving for the root causes. We support the school districts looking towards Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to...
