The Power of Stillness: Managing Stress and Trauma in the Classroom through Mindfulness

22/10/2024 42 min
The Power of Stillness: Managing Stress and Trauma in the Classroom through Mindfulness

Listen "The Power of Stillness: Managing Stress and Trauma in the Classroom through Mindfulness"

Episode Synopsis

Welcome back, compassionate educator. Today, we're diving into something close to our hearts  – mindfulness and the gift of being present. We know firsthand how easy it is to get caught up in the noise of the past and future completely missing out on what's unfolding right now. But mindfulness gives us a way back, to show up fully. And not just for ourselves, but for our students too. In this episode, we'll walk with you through the practice of presence and share some of our profound moments when being mindful has helped us create a space in the classroom where students feel seen, supported, and safe. Don't worry, we get it. Life gets busy. But mindfulness isn't about adding more to your plate—it's about finding those small moments of stillness, even in the chaos. We'll talk about simple, practical techniques to manage stress and build emotional resilience, for ourselves and the young people we work with. So, take a breath, settle in, and explore how mindfulness can help us create heart-centered classrooms.  Connect, learn, explore: We'd love to hear from you. If you have any feedback, please feel free to reach out to us on Instagram and Facebook by clicking the links or email us via [email protected] Co-creator Mychal Mills Co-creator Rodney Salomon The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk Visit our website Subscribe to our newsletter for more resources and updates  

More episodes of the podcast Konscious Educators: The Heart-Centered Classroom