This is a book clearly written by an educator who knows mindfulness in schools from the inside The strongest evidence for this is that Hawkins never gets carried away He recognises that mindfulness is not a panacea that to implement it successfully in schools is a slow & steady process & that above all it must begin with the teachers themselves But Hawkins also recognises how transformative mindfulness can be having experienced it so profoundly himself as an educator in many different contexts His anecdotes give it plenty of colour (my favourite is Billy & the Mosquito') whilst the practical guidance
- Chapter 7 on implementation for example
- makes it of tremendous practical value
- Richard Burnett Co-founder & Director Mindfulness in Schools Project (Mi SP) Former school teacher turned mindfulness consultant Kevin Hawkins truly understands the joys of teaching & the desire to make a real difference in the lives of students as well as the challenges & risks of burnout that most teachers experience on a daily basis With this guide to mindful practice teachers new & experienced can learn how to use mindfulness in their own professional & personal lives as well as how to incorporate it in their teaching to support student wellbeing Combining theory with practice & illustrated with real life stories this guide will show readers what mindfulness isthe research & scientific evidence behind ithow changing the way you approach situations can transform the way you feelhow to manage stress & look after yourselfhow teaching mindfully can help your studentswhat mindfulness can do for the culture in your school Packed full of DIY exercises activities to use in the classroom & links to resources & further reading this inspiring book will support experienced & new teachers to maintain a healthy work-life balance & thrive as a teaching professional FOR EVEN MORE FROM KEVINTake a look at A Little Guide to Mindfulness
- a free e Book we created with Kevin for teachers & trainees & don't miss out on his two must-read blogs How Well Are We? An Education System Under Stress & Exam timetake a breath! Effective Affective Skills in Action