Mindfulness Skills for Teacher Well-Being with Bobbi Allan
Six 2-hour classes run over 6 weeks at a time to suit your teachers Book these classes at your school now! Teachers need and deserve supports to flourish, professionally and personally. In an educational era of high stakes testing, tightening budget constraints, and other increased pressures, teachers all too often encounter a cascade of stressors which impact negatively on wellbeing, and lead to high attrition rates. Mindfulness is a valuable wellness and self-care tool for teachers, demonstrated to increase resilience and reduce teacher stress and burnout. Six Mindfulness Skills:
Your Brain & The Power of Presence
Coming to Your Senses – Body & Breath
Seeing from Fresh Perspectives/Beyond Habitual Thinking
Surfing the Emotions
Mindful Communication
Positivity, Kindness & Resilience
Each week you will learn personal mindfulness skills to support your well-being. You will learn about the neuroscience of mindfulness & how to re-balance your nervous system. Mindfulness will enhance your calm, focused presence in the classroom, help you increase positivity and enjoy a better work-life balance. The course will include information and strategies for introducing Mindfulness skills in your classroom. Fee: $250 $225 per person for school groups when the school provides the venue. Min. 10, max 20 participants per class Bobbi Allan has over 35 years experience in Mindfulness practice, leads mindfulness meditation retreats, and is trained in Mindfulness Based Stress-Reduction. Her professional background is in education & training. She is the director of Mindfulness in Education, and has taught mindfulness to over 80 teachers and to students.