Mindfulness
Mindfulness refers to the state of being in the here and now. Practice skills that help quiet the mind and keeping yourself present.
Mind Yeti- Youtube channel with a library of guided mindfulness sessions that help kids and their adults calm their minds, focus their attention, and connect to the world around them.
Mindful Shools- Offering a free mindfulness classes for kids on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 (CST)
Apps to download:
Calm: free resource page
Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/covid-19
Stop, Breathe, Think
Mindfulness Resources
Mindful Schools- Films of Mindfulness Education
Mindful-Your Breath is Your Brain’s Remote Control
Collaborative-Daily SEL Lesson
Grounding techniques shift our attention from unpleasant emotions and thoughts. Brings your focus to the hear and now. It utilizes:
Physical techniques that utilize your five senses
Mental techniques that distract your mind and redirect your thoughts
Soothing techniques that comfort you.
Deep Breathing
Deep breathing is an easy way to relax and let your worries go. You can do it pretty much anywhere, and it only takes a few minutes.
Yoga
Practicing Meditations is the process of looking inward, learning to calm the mind, and practicing being in the present. Allowing time to focus on specific topics such as gratitude, kindness and connection can help you feel more in control of our feelings and actions.
Coping Skills
These are skills that help us deal with stress and conflict. We develop skills throughout our life to manage emotions and stress. Each person copes with stress differently and each person finds unique practices that help them find calmness. What works for you?
Techniques
Write in Journal
Coloring
Music
Go for Walks
Deep Breathing