RU Mindfulness for Educators
Mindfulness for Educators
Mindfulness is about being fully aware of moment-to-moment thoughts, emotions, and body sensations in regards to whatever is happening without the lens of judgment in the service of self-understanding and awareness. It consists of cultivating awareness and living in the here and now. Mindfulness involves a set of techniques and methods for systematically developing this awareness and skillfully managing life challenges. Register here to join us for Mindfulness Mondays coming in August.
How can you get started with mindfulness in your own life? Dr. Alan Forest, Professor of Counselor Education at Radford University, is offering three 1-hour experiential sessions with
some simple first-steps to bring mindfulness into your life and your classroom.
• Mindfulness: Introduction and applications
• Navigating Uncertain times
• Self-care: Personal applications and practice
You can join us for each session to build on your previous experiences or attend one session to start your mindfulness journey. Register here to join us for one or all of our Mindfulness Monday sessions.
https://radford.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvdeyhrD0tGdFnTU0qS1SxcL8-u415bi8Z
Sessions will be conducted on:
Aug 3, 2020 04:00 PM
Aug 17, 2020 04:00 PM
Aug 31, 2020 04:00 PM
Topics include:
• What exactly is mindfulness?
• How does mindfulness work?
• Increased focus and concentration through mindfulness
• Increased personal and professional self-regulation through mindfulness
• How does mindfulness fit into the existing school culture?
• A demonstration and participation in mindfulness practices appropriate for any classroom, any ability, and any age group
• Maintaining and sustaining mindfulness in the classroom
Please let us know if you have any questions and we hope to see you for Mindfulness Mondays throughout August.
Brief Bio
Dr. Alan Forrest is a Professor of Counselor Education at Radford University. Alan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. In addition to his personal mindfulness meditation practice, Alan leads, and co-leads, mindfulness retreats for college and graduate students, medical and nursing students, human service and mental health professionals, educators, young adults and others. Alan can be contacted at: aforrest@radford.edu.