Professional Development outline

Outline of the training session
Time: 60 minutes
As teachers walk in they will pick up a half sheet of information outlining resources and topics

1.       Intro: Mrs. Murphy's mindfulness activity
          What is Mindfulness? Q and A
           Why do people practice mindfulness?

7 Things Mindful People Do Differently and How To Get Started | Mindful

Press Release: Only 25 Minutes of Mindfulness Meditation Alleviates Stress, According to Carnegie Mellon Researchers-Carnegie Mellon News - Carnegie Mellon University

Mindfulnet.org:The independent mindfulness information website - Mindfulness at Work

2.       Purpose: How has Mindfulness impacted the school environment?
·         San. Fran School video
·         Q and A with other teachers who have practiced

Mindfulness In Schools - For the flourishing of young minds

3.       Methods: Murphy Demonstrates Meditation
·         Discuss 4 ways to achieve mindfulness
·         Discuss benefits of Meditation to student and teacher

Recorded Response

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4.       Efficacy: Teachers form into groups and discuss how methods could be included in their curriculum. Teachers are directed to complete the feedback form.

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