tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2019-11-02T02:05:53+08:00 Peatix TSPP tag:peatix.com,2017:event-256067 2017-08-05T16:30:00SGT 2017-08-05T16:30:00SGT

Emerging research suggests that age-appropriate mindfulness exercises are feasible for use with young children, even during the preschool period, and that such exercises may foster the healthy development of self-regulation. Improvements in self-regulation might be expected to have lasting implications, including implications for children's performance in school (Blair & Razz, 2007) and children's social and emotional development (Bierman et al., 2008) Research shows that mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) can relieve stress, anxiety and depression in children (Salesman & Goldin, 2008). Sample and colleagues (2010) found that mindfulness reduced anxiety in children. Benefits of mindfulness in educationFor students:• Increases ability to pay attention, self- control, self-care, optimism, social-emotional skills• Decreases anxiety, stress, & fatigueFor teachers:• Increases well-being, efficacy, positive emotions, self-compassion, & teaching skills• Decreases burnout, stress, depression, negative emotions, & anxiety(Flook et al., 2013; Jennings et al., 2013; Kemeny et al., 2012; Meiklejohn et al., 2012; Schonert-Reichl & Lawlor, 2010)Highlights of program:4 weekly Special -5, 12, 19, 16 August 2017Saturdays, 430pm-6pmStudents will takeaway 20 mindful techniques covering Mindful Seeing, Mindful movement, Mindful listening, and Mindful Breathing that will help them daily with Focused attention, Self-control, Self-care, Optimism, Social-emotional skills, and also helps to decrease anxiety, stress, & fatigueParticipants will receive:*Exclusive Mindfulness Toolbox:-Mindful sounds: Audio support MP3 (for home practice)-Exclusive Proprietary materials developed exclusively by Positive Focus *Not for sale -Mindfulness workbookInvestment: $300 per child inclusive of Mindfulness Toolbox and 4 weeks training.Special Promo.-Super Early Bird : $255 (register by 5 May)Early Bird: $270 (register by 5 June)Sibling / Buddy Package: $256.50/ea (register by 5 June)