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The mind up program

Published on Nov 19, 2015

This is a presentation to all middle school teachers for tomorrow

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The mind up program

Bringing socio-emotional learning to the classroom 
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From this

Loud child, not focused, not learning...
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To this

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Mindfullness

open-hearted and open-minded attention to present moment
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Positive psychology

Our brains are more effective when we have more well-being
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What happens...

... cuando veamos este guy
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Effects of stress and anxiety on brain

  • Fight, Flight or Freeze
  • Closes Executive functions (creativity, decisions, language use) 
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Narrow Focus

we see less options
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Less able to retain info

You can't remember stuff
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PHYSICAL deterioration

Gums to heart
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How can mindfulness and positive psychology help?

They both have quite similar effects... 
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When experiencing positive emotions...

  • You have better capacity to retain information
  • We relate more successfully to other people
  • We build physical, social and creative skills that last over a long time 
  • We are more accurate and effective
  • We are physically healthier and live longer
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Mindfullness

  • Self regulation of attention plus...
  • ...attitude of openness, curiosity and acceptance.
  • It is not relaxation but the cultivation of attention
  • 3-4 seconds it the average length of the uniterrupted present
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Wandering minds and vistor thoughts

We are not our thoughts...
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REsearch into mindfulness

...has exploded
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Childhood Mindfullness research

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Reduced Stress, enhanced self-esteem and optimism

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More concentration

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Self confidence

and improve relationships with other
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Anxiety, depression and conduct disorders

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Cognitive and academic performance

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MINDFUL CLASSROOMs objectives

  • More self-control and self-regulation
  • More resilience and better decision making
  • Bolster students enthusiasm for learning & academic success
  • Positive social skills empathy, compassion, patience and generosity
  • Reduce peer-to-peer conflict
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Mind up has four units

  • Getting focused (attention and core practice)
  • Sharpening your senses (listening, seeing, smelling, tasting)
  • Attitude (choosing optimism, appreciating happy experiences)
  • Taking action mindfully (Gratitude, Kindness and Action)
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Mind up

The Core Practice x 3 a day
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How can you promote mind up in the classroom?

Discuss with the person next to you
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Aspects of behaviour we can also incorporate

  • Asking students to calm down and centre before they come into the class
  • Asking students to talk calmly and slowly to us 
  • Using the language of mindful and/or unmindful
  • Celebrating success at every available opportunity
  • Clear rules that are consistently applied to people feel safe
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Don't Expect

Immediate success - this takes time
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