Mindfulness
We have learned that by practicing simple, secular mindfulness moments as a group with all of our students we are increasing their ability to be present as well as increasing their ability to focus on their work. With consistent use of mindfulness practice students also have improved ability to stay in their character and be their best selves as individual learners and as members of the school community.
Trauma
Trauma is an emotional response to an intense event
that threatens a person or causes harm.
The harm can be physical or emotional
Real or perceived
Can threaten the child
or someone close to them
Trauma can be the result of a single event,
or it can result from exposure to multiple events over time