Research indicates that mindfulness programmes in schools offer students the following possible benefits:
- Increased calm
- Better able to manage stress and anxiety
- Increased self-awareness
- Natural conflict resolution skills
- Better relationships and understanding of others
- Improved self-regulation and impulse control
- Physical wellbeing and improved sleep quality
- Improved focus and concentration
I offer the following MISP programs in schools. Please click on the links below for further information.
- the .b program (an 8-lesson curriculum for 10 – 12 year olds)
- the .breathe program (a 4-lesson curriculum for 13 – 15 year olds)
- a pre-exam session (one hour lesson for Grade 7 – 9 who have completed .b or .breathe)
In addition, I offer the following workshops for staff and parents:
- Teacher workshop (5 hours)
- Introductory workshop for staff and parents (4 hours)
Below are some schools that have included the .b or .breathe programs in their curriculum:
Below are some schools that offer their teachers one of the mindfulness workshops as part of their teacher development program:
