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Event
.b Foundations Mindfulness Course for CSUS Parents, Tuesdays OR Thursdays, Spring 2017
CSUS is proud to host a mindfulness course for school parents! This will be a unique opportunity to understand the school's efforts in this arena while also gaining a direct benefit for your life--at home, at work, and with your child(ren).
.b Foundations is an 8-week course for adults working in or connected to educational contexts to learn mindfulness principles and practices. The course includes 8 sessions, each going from EITHER 7:00 - 8:45 pm on Tuesdays OR 6:30 - 8:15 pm on Thursdays. We will not meet the weeks of Spring Break (first two weeks of April) so our final class will be the week of May 9th - May 11th.
What will participants learn?
Through experiential group learning and discussion participants explore how mindful awareness can support their wellbeing. The training includes twenty minutes daily practice following guided mindfulness meditations at home.
Through the training parents should:
-- learn practical ways to feel calmer and more present in their work and communication
-- cultivate compassion for self and others
-- develop together as a mindfulness parent group at CSUS
-- feel that their wellbeing is valued by the school
-- experience in-person mindfulness teaching, offering a model for those who might want to go on to teach young people
How is .b Foundations different from other mindfulness courses for adults?
-- The curriculum is founded on the core mindfulness principles found in MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) and MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy).
-- .b Foundations has been specifically tailored to make the course accessible and effective for adults in schools.
-- Shorter sessions (90-105 minutes) than most MBSR or MBCT course preserve accessibility for busy teacher schedules.
-- .b Foundations key attitudes and concepts are introduced visually and kinesthetically, playfully and colorfully.
-- Aspects of the .b (age 11-18) and Paws b (age 7-11) are included which help build a shared mindfulness language within a school.
OTHER INFO:
You do not need any special equipment. If you do have a particular cushion or pillow that helps you sit more comfortably, you may find it helpful to bring that. Again, though, not necessary
You can find more information about the course at https://mindfulnessinschools.org/what-is-b/b-foundations-curriculum/. In particular, you may be interested in the research that shows decreases in stress and increases in well-being for educators who completed the course and the related home practice each week.
If youd like more information about the instructor and the range of his work, you can check his website, www.animalearning.com, or take a listen to the podcast he co-hosts, Monster Baby: A Curious Romp Through the Worlds of Mindfulness and Improvisation (www.monsterbabypodcast.com).
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LocationCrystal Springs Uplands School (View)
400 Uplands Dr
Hillsborough, CA 94010
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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