Embodying Presence in the Classroom: A Two Day Mindfulness Course for Adults Who Support Youth Syllabus
DAY 1: SATURDAY
Mindfulness as an individual and relational practice
Meditation
Co-creating a trauma-informed space
Exploring being a compassionate witness
Engaging in compassionate listening
Mindful journaling
Exploring anchors during meditation
Witnessing self-talk vs. Believing self-talk
Mindful Movement
Mindfulness in Education
Embodying presence
Exploring what gets in the way of presence
Body Scan
DAY 2: SUNDAY
Sitting meditation
Mindful walking
Small group sharing
Tools to return to a place of presence
Exploring self-compassion
Guided imagery
Mindful Journaling
Applying mindfulness to your work-setting
Exploring intentions
Mindful movement
Sitting meditation
HOMEWORK
Registered participants can earn 12 CEUs and 12 clock hours toward professional development units upon completion of the training.
Certificate of completion provided by Peace in Schools.
This course offers one semester hour from Lewis & Clark College for those interested in pursuing graduate credit. To receive credit, students will need to submit the following at the end of the training:
Completion of required reading assignment
A 3-page final paper reflecting on the required academic reading and their direct experience of mindfulness within the duration of the program.