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A Mindful Eating Meditation
A Mindful Eating Meditation In our busy lives, it can be hard to find time to practice mindfulness and to embrace the stillness and peace in each day. One way to counteract that is to
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Finding Our Footing
Finding Our Footing As we begin the 2021 – 2022 academic year, we always ask our students to identify how they can build on their strengths from the previous year. That way, they enter the
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Everyday Mindfulness for Parents
Everyday Mindfulness for Parents I recently spoke at a mindfulness conference, and during my introduction the coordinator noted that I probably use mindfulness everyday because of my children (more on that in a bit). And
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Summer Mindfulness Ideas for Teachers
Summer Mindfulness Ideas for Teachers It’s summertime which means it’s a great time to think about summer mindfulness ideas for teachers. Teachers carried a tremendous load over the last year and a half and, for
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The Pandemic Inspired New Mental Health Apps
The Pandemic Inspired New Mental Health Apps Read The Philadelphia Inquirer’s article on Inner Strength’s mobile app, and how technology can support teen mental health at a time when they are cut off from traditional
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Why Is Self-Care Important for Teachers?
As we head into summer and enjoy some sun, warmth, and – hopefully – a bit of relaxation, it’s a great time to reflect on what we can do to take care of ourselves during
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Teacher Self-Care During The Pandemic and Beyond
COVID-19 changed the face of education virtually overnight. Schools, students, parents, and teachers had to adapt to make sure the educational needs of all were being safely met, to varying degrees of success. During this
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Creating Safe Mindfulness Spaces for People of Color
I was introduced to mindfulness at a weekend workshop for cancer patients and their caregivers. It was recommended to me by a mindfulness-based therapist. I had just shared with her that my sister had just
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Teaching Self Care to Students: What Teachers Need To Know
Awareness of the importance of self care is on the rise. Nationally in the US, we are seeing alarming increases in student mental health issues. The effect of the coronavirus has exacerbated teen issues and
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4 Things to Know About the Inner Strength Mobile App
We have a lot to celebrate! We are proud to announce that the Inner Strength Mobile App has officially launched. Teens have a new way to build inner strength, check their emotional health, practice positivity,