Frequently Asked Questions!

Q: What is SEL?

A: Social Emotional Learning is the process by which an individual develops self-awareness, self-control, and social skills to manage their life in a successful way. 

To read more: A children's guide / An adults' guide

Q: What is Mindfulness?

A:  It is the state of mind were a person is fully aware of their surroundings that produces a feeling of calm, serenity and control over their emotions, actions and reactions. 

To read more: Mindful.org 

Q: What is connection between Mindfulness and SEL?

A: Mindfulness is one of the core abilities and invididual develops through SEL. Therefore, if someone practices mindfulness, that person will be able to manage their emotional and social skills better. 

To read more: Mindfulness with SEL 

Q: What is Self-compassion?

A: It is turn compassion to yourself when you fail or experience difficult moments. 

To read more: Self-compassion.org 

Q: What is the connection between Mindfulness and Self-compassion?

A: When mindfulness is practice, it brings awareness of one's traumas or hidden sufferings. Therefore, once someone has identified those sufferings, self-compassion is used to help and support themselves in a way that brings amelioration and not deterioration. 

To read more: Self-compassion 

Q: Where can I learn more about SEL, Mindfulness and related topics?

A: Explore the following resources to learn more about these topics: 

• Insight Dialog 

• Piece in every step (Book for children)

• A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles (Book for adults)

• Practicing Mindfulness

• The Science of Meditation

• Free Newsletter by Dr. Rick Hanson 

Q: Is this for novice or expert practitioners of mindfulness?

A: This app was designed for skeptical or non-experience mindfulness practitioners, especially those teachers that believe that mindfulness is for the kids and not for them. Our dream is that skeptical teachers practice at least one exercise, see the effects and then come back for more. We also envision teachers that do not know much about it or have their doubts about these type of practices to give a try and see how impactful it can be.

Q: Why do teachers need this?

A: Teachers everywhere are struggling, especially post-covid. Teachers put the well being of their students ahead of themselves. Finally, teachers have no time during the day, except for very short breaks. CWC enables teachers to have the benefits of self-compassion in short, scheduled periods throughout the day. They will enjoy a sense of well being in which they can carry back to their classroom, & thus, their students.

Q: Is this a teaching and tracking app?

A: Neither. The idea behind the app is just for teachers to learn about & practice self-reflection, self-compassion and start the habit of mindfulness in their everyday life. It has a tracking feature, but we made our best to make it not disturbing for those that are more concentrated on learning than on keeping track of their performance. 

Q: Is this for teachers to complete for themselves?

A: Yes, the idea is that teachers start with just 5 minutes a day and then they can integrate CWC in their everyday life to a point where they will be looking for more. 

Q: Is this app aimed to target specific grade teachers? If so, which grade?

A: No. This app is designed to target pre-service, teachers and former teachers that do not know much about mindfulness practices. 

Q: Is this just an exercise app?

A: No, this app has a comprehensive set of research, tools for practicing self-compassion with audio, video & writing, and finally methods of self-reflection with journaling & rating methods. On top of that, we have very short and easy exercises for teachers to get started in self-compassion and mindfulness.

Q: Where can I learn more of your design thinking process?

A: To learn more about DTP click on our Early Note Page and see a bundle of resources that were used and compiled during the creation of this project or click this link.