Mindfulness - what can it offer education? Seminar
For more information regarding this seminar, please telephone Professor Melanie Nind on 023 8059 5813 or email M.A.Nind@soton.ac.uk .
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Mindfulness refers to the ability to be in there here and now, with curiosity and kindness rather than judgment or commentary. This session will mix theory with practical exercises to explore:
- What mindfulness is and how is it being taught, to children and adults.
- The evidence for its benefits e.g. for academic learning, leadership, mental health, wellbeing, social and emotional education, special needs?
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Professor Katherine Weare ,Emeritus Professor, Southampton Education Schooll; Honorary Professor, University of Exeter