The Goal of this section is to provide you with a clear understanding of 'What is Mindfulness?', 'Where did it come from?', 'Why are we using it?', 'What does it look like in school?' Although I could take time to explain these answers myself, there is so much wonderful information and resources available to direct you towards.
Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. Read More
Mindfulness practices have become internationally popular in the past decade, but their roots reach 2,500 years into the past. Read More
Toxic Stress: Poor Coping Skills, Behavior and learning difficulties, Mood Swings, Sleep Problems, Overeating and other compulsive behaviors, Fear and anxiety triggers from past trauma. Read More
Adolescents who spent more time on new media, such as social media platforms and smartphones, were more likely to report mental health issues. Decreasing self-esteem, life satisfaction and happiness. Read More
Mindful Schools is leading the way in providing teachers with professional training and certification in bringing mindfulness into the classroom. Cuyahoga Falls City Schools is riding the wave and already have a handful of teachers in the process and certified.