Module 1
What is Mindfulness?
Looking Ahead
Module 1, Part 1 should take approximately 10 minutes. By the end of this section, you will be able to define mindfulness, understand the State of Survival, and connect mindfulness to self-control.
Watch the video to get started
Recap
The prefrontal cortex (reasoning/learning center) The Limbic System (Emotional/Survival Center) When the prefrontal cortex leads, we exhibit self-control.
The Survival State
Self-regulation is a dance between:
Signs of self-control include:- Following directions
- Respecting behavioral norms
- Resolving conflict calmly
These behaviors signal a sense of safety and regulation
The Survival State
What does self-regulation look like in the classroom?
Survival mode behaviors may look like:- Tantrums or outburst
- Yelling or stomping
- Angry, silent withdrawl
This is the fight, flight, or freeze response.
The Survival State
What happens when the limbic system takes over?
Self-regulation calms the nervous system, allowing:- Re-engagement of the thinking brain
- Restraint and problem solving
- A return to self-control
The Survival State
How does self-regulation help students return to learning?
Mindfulness is a powerful practice for learning
to become aware of one’s emotions and learning to
manage those that are uncomfortable and fearful—
that take us out of control. So, one could say mindfulness
supports social and emotional learning by giving us all
the strategies to “train our brain” to identify, name, and
manage emotions and our expressions of those emotions
so that we can be in control of ourselves, be successful in
the moment and remain on a successful trajectory.
Why Practice Mindfulness?
When we consider what it looks like to take care of ourselves and our well-being, several things may come to mind, such as moving our bodies, practicing good hygiene, and eating foods that we enjoy. These are all very important parts of our routine, but how often do we remember to take care of our minds, too? Our mind is hard at work, just as our body is, and there are many ways that we can and should take care of it. Engaging in mindfulness—a practice that focuses on breathing and bringing awareness to the present moment—is a wonderful way to tend to our mind and, in turn, reap all of the many benefits that come along with it.
Continue
Students, teachers, and parents can find ways to integrate mindfulness into their lives
to help manage their emotions and maintain a successful trajectory. When emotional
challenges arise in the classroom and students and teachers are not equipped with
the proper strategies to handle them, there is a likelihood of experiencing burnout.
(Jennings et al., 2012).
Mindful practices will allow for nonacademic student needs
to be addressed and supported so that students are empowered to better regulate
their emotions and turn them into something positive. When we face so many different
emotions each day, it is valuable to have the tools we need to self-regulate, refocus our
attention, and navigate our emotions without judgment.
Continue
Dive Deeper
Info
Summary
- Defined Minfulness
- Connection between Midfulness and Self-Contol
- Bringing Mindfulness into the classroom
Completion of Module 1 Part 1
Preparing for Mindfulness
Self-control is vital for the classroom environment because it creates a firm and predictable structure where teachers can support students with developing academic, social, and emotional learning skills. One way to improve students’ self-control is with the proactive discipline strategy of mindfulness.Mindfulness is the intentional practice of focusing attention on feelings, thoughts, and emotions without interpreting or judging, while using evidence-based tools and strategies such as breathing and maintaining focus on the present moment, to help manage those feelings, thoughts, and emotions.
Self-regulation is how we manage our thoughts, emotions, and behavior in the moment and how we prevent ourselves from entering situations that challenge our self-control.
Self-Control The ability to recognize and regulate one’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to be successful in the moment and remain on a successful trajectory.
Mindfulness is the intentional practice of focusing attention on feelings, thoughts, and emotions without interpreting or judging, while using evidence-based tools and strategies such as breathing and present-moment focus to help manage those feelings, thoughts, and emotions.
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Module 1
What is Mindfulness?
Looking Ahead
Module 1, Part 1 should take approximately 10 minutes. By the end of this section, you will be able to define mindfulness, understand the State of Survival, and connect mindfulness to self-control.
Watch the video to get started
Recap
The prefrontal cortex (reasoning/learning center) The Limbic System (Emotional/Survival Center) When the prefrontal cortex leads, we exhibit self-control.
The Survival State
Self-regulation is a dance between:
Signs of self-control include:
- Following directions
- Respecting behavioral norms
- Resolving conflict calmly
These behaviors signal a sense of safety and regulationThe Survival State
What does self-regulation look like in the classroom?
Survival mode behaviors may look like:
- Tantrums or outburst
- Yelling or stomping
- Angry, silent withdrawl
This is the fight, flight, or freeze response.The Survival State
What happens when the limbic system takes over?
Self-regulation calms the nervous system, allowing:- Re-engagement of the thinking brain
- Restraint and problem solving
- A return to self-control
The Survival State
How does self-regulation help students return to learning?
Mindfulness is a powerful practice for learning to become aware of one’s emotions and learning to manage those that are uncomfortable and fearful— that take us out of control. So, one could say mindfulness supports social and emotional learning by giving us all the strategies to “train our brain” to identify, name, and manage emotions and our expressions of those emotions so that we can be in control of ourselves, be successful in the moment and remain on a successful trajectory.
Why Practice Mindfulness?
When we consider what it looks like to take care of ourselves and our well-being, several things may come to mind, such as moving our bodies, practicing good hygiene, and eating foods that we enjoy. These are all very important parts of our routine, but how often do we remember to take care of our minds, too? Our mind is hard at work, just as our body is, and there are many ways that we can and should take care of it. Engaging in mindfulness—a practice that focuses on breathing and bringing awareness to the present moment—is a wonderful way to tend to our mind and, in turn, reap all of the many benefits that come along with it.
Continue
Students, teachers, and parents can find ways to integrate mindfulness into their lives to help manage their emotions and maintain a successful trajectory. When emotional challenges arise in the classroom and students and teachers are not equipped with the proper strategies to handle them, there is a likelihood of experiencing burnout. (Jennings et al., 2012).
Mindful practices will allow for nonacademic student needs to be addressed and supported so that students are empowered to better regulate their emotions and turn them into something positive. When we face so many different emotions each day, it is valuable to have the tools we need to self-regulate, refocus our attention, and navigate our emotions without judgment.
Continue
Dive Deeper
Info
Summary
Completion of Module 1 Part 1
Preparing for Mindfulness
Self-control is vital for the classroom environment because it creates a firm and predictable structure where teachers can support students with developing academic, social, and emotional learning skills. One way to improve students’ self-control is with the proactive discipline strategy of mindfulness.Mindfulness is the intentional practice of focusing attention on feelings, thoughts, and emotions without interpreting or judging, while using evidence-based tools and strategies such as breathing and maintaining focus on the present moment, to help manage those feelings, thoughts, and emotions.
Self-regulation is how we manage our thoughts, emotions, and behavior in the moment and how we prevent ourselves from entering situations that challenge our self-control.
Self-Control The ability to recognize and regulate one’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to be successful in the moment and remain on a successful trajectory.
Mindfulness is the intentional practice of focusing attention on feelings, thoughts, and emotions without interpreting or judging, while using evidence-based tools and strategies such as breathing and present-moment focus to help manage those feelings, thoughts, and emotions.