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What is Mindfulness?
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is...
Mindfulness is...
Mindfulness is a particular way of paying attention. It involves purposefully bringing awareness to one's experience.
Mindfulness practices can be applied to any experience: sensations in the body (movement/walking), thoughts, sights, sounds, or tastes.
Mindful awareness has specific qualities that make it different from just being attentive.
These characteristics are: Intentionality to be attentive, Openness to be present and honest with what is happening in the moment, and Observing what is happening rather than trying to control experience. The goal of mindfulness is not to get rid of thoughts. It will teach you that thoughts are just thoughts.
Benefits of Mindfulness
Benefits of Mindfulness
Helps increase attention span/focus
Helps build compassion/empathy
Decreases stress responses
Helps regulate emotions
Helps to better impulse control
Helps with sleep
Decreases anxiety and depression
Aides in self-awareness
Increases memory
Putting Mindfulness Into Practice
Putting Mindfulness Into Practice
YouTube Mindfulness Practices
YouTube Mindfulness Practices
Bubble Bounce! Mindfulness for Children (Mindful Looking)
The 5-4-3-2-1 Method: A Grounding Exercise to Manage Anxiety
Happenings Around the District
Happenings Around the District
Using Yoga to Heal Developmental Trauma
Using Yoga to Heal Developmental Trauma
Did you know that experiencing trauma causes changes in the brain?
Did you know that yoga & meditation have been shown to be more effective treating trauma long term than any medication?
School psych Heather Joyce created a highly information presentation exploring these topics in detail. Click the image to the right to learn more!
Monthly Mindfulness Newsletters
Monthly Mindfulness Newsletters
September 2025 Newsletter.pdfPast Monthly Mindfulness Newsletters
Past Monthly Mindfulness Newsletters
Link to 2023/2024 Newsletters : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1e9YkRcGaZWsx-C8nb5V3kHtWxQW61Iep?usp=drive_link
Link to 2024/2025 Newsletters: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cENV4bjZ1Vtpt23m0Eq40H5qoAnnoZD1?usp=drive_link
Resources
Resources
Websites
Holistic Life Foundation - hlfinc.org/
Breathe for Change - https://breatheforchange.com/
MindUp - mindup.org/
Peace In Schools - www.peaceinschools.org/
Apps
Calm
Insight Timer
Headspace
Other Questions? Contact:
April Kantz, School Psychologist/Mindfulness Consultant (akantz@columbus.k12.oh.us)
Mindfulness consultation, personal and professional
Presenter for student small groups
Assist with classroom mindfulness lessons/activities
Assist with staff mindfulness questions/presentations
Resource for psychologists, teachers, staff, or administrators to answer questions, give advice, or find resources
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