There is a growing body of research that shows the effectiveness of mindfulness practices for children and adolescents to help regulate their emotions and develop positive coping strategies. Mindfulness practices are also considered an effective intervention to develop empathy and decrease anxiety and aggressive behaviors.
Presenter: Mojgan Moshtael, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
Time: 1 hour (On-Demand Zoom Webinar)
Intended Audience: Special education teachers, school psychologists, administrators, LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, clinical psychologists, ERMHS staff or school counselors specifically designated to work with special needs students and students with mental health concerns.
Outcomes:
- Learn the meaning, history, and reasons behind implementing mindfulness.
- Learn the impact of mindfulness and how it improves different aspects of individuals.
- Learn the importance of teaching children about mindfulness.
- Learn about several considerations when implementing mindfulness.
- Learn some examples of mindfulness practices and several resources to explore more options.
Handouts: The training slides and handouts can be downloaded using the link below. Please save them onto your devices to view the materials during the webinar.
Access the Zoom webinar: Click the link below, register using your school email, and enter the passcode:
Access Passcode: 23-24dcsc