Wellness: Student Services / Mindfulness

According to Mindful Schools,

Mindfulness means paying attention in the present moment to our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, or surrounding environment. For the sake of simplicity, we can define it as noticing what’s happening right now in an open, balanced and curious way. It also includes intentionally nurturing positive states of mind such as empathy and kindness.

Mindfulness strategies are great ways for adults and children to help regulate our emotions. Many of our Wilson students have learned some of these techniques in their Health classes. Below are some resources you may be interested in exploring.

Resources

4-7-8 Breathing video

Apps, including Calm and Headspace, support relaxation and breathing strategies

Mindful Schools provides free 30-minute online mindfulness classes for kids three days each week

Positive Psychology Mindfulness Activities for kids

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