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Outline
Mindfulness is recognised as one of the most effective skills to improve mental and emotional wellbeing. Studies show that mindfulness training improves health, greater resilience to stress, increased concern for others and an improved ability to pay attention. Reportedly, the government will provide means to teach mindfulness in schools for children aged 8-12 by 2020. In this course you will learn what mindfulness is and consider how it enables us to:
Increase sensory awareness
Give greater cognitive control
Enhance regulation of emotions
Accept transient thoughts and feelings
Improve our capacity to regulate attention
Please bring a comfortable rug/yoga mat and cushion for floor work. Floor work is not compulsory and being seated on a chair is the alternative posture for some of the exercises.
Description
Target Audience: Anyone in the school workforce who wishes to find out more about mindfulness, for their own personal use and to consider how it might benefit their school community
Refreshments: Please note that light refreshments will be provided at this course Bespoke Training Option This course can be offered as a bespoke training event for a single school/cluster. Please contact the School Development Team who will be able to make the arrangements for you. Tel: 01228 221312/221316 email: schooldevelopment@cumbria.gov.uk
Outcomes
To know what mindfulness is
To be able to practise mindfulness meditation
To improve awareness of thoughts and emotions in our everyday lives
To discuss any aspect of the Continuing Professional Development Programme please contact: Pam Clark Team Leader Apprenticeship and School Development Team Tel: 01228 226817 Email: pam.clark@cumbria.gov.uk Or alternatively if you have any other comments about any aspect of our training courses, or would like to see anything else included in our offer, please do not hesitate to contact us at schooldevelopment@cumbria.gov.uk
Date and Time
03 Dec 2019 16:30 - 18:00
Venue
Botcherby Community Centre, Victoria Road, Carlisle, CA1 2UE