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The Eightfold Path in Everyday Life (graphic)
The "eight-fold path" focuses on the different facets of a compassionate life. (by Catharine Hannay)
Three Useful Animal Metaphors for Teaching Mindfulness
Is your mind, a lizard, an owl, or a lion? (by Catharine Hannay)
Quick Sanity Breaks for Teachers (graphic)
The busier your schedule, the more important it is to take a couple of minutes to clear your head and take care of yourself. (by Catharine Hannay)
Mindful Teaching by the Numbers (graphic)
A few important numbers to keep in mind as you "keep calm and carry on." (by Catharine Hannay)
Uncommon Schools: Q+A with Katie Yezzi
Katie Yezzi is a graduate of New Leaders for New Schools, a nationally acclaimed program dedicated to training effective urban school principals.
Setting Boundaries with Teens
Excerpt from What Works with Teens, by Britt Rathbone & Julie Baron
Building Narratives of Inclusion: Mitigating Implicit and Explicit Bias in Our Own Stories
Brandi Lust explains how to rethink our experience of “otherness.”
Time to Breathe: Awareness of the Present Moment
3-5 minute guided breathing practice from Mindfulness Without Borders
Eight Principles of Teaching Mindfulness Meditation to Adolescents
by Dr. Sam Himelstein shares tips from his book A Mindfulness-Based Approach to Working with High-Risk Adolescents
Upstander and Anti-Bullying Resources
A collection of resources to help parents, teachers, and school leaders thoughtfully and effectively respond to bullying
The Importance of ‘Deep Listening’ to Young People
Dr. Sam Himelstein shares tips for effective, compassionate communication.
The Power of Acceptance
by Logan Thompson, from his book Beyond the Content: Mindfulness as a Test Prep Advantage
Watch Out for Shenpa!
The problem isn't our emotions but our tendency to get ‘hooked.’ (by Catharine Hannay)
How Can We Accept What We Don’t Like About Ourselves?
Acknowledging the reality of the situation is the first step toward making a change. (by Catharine Hannay)
Are You Trying to Solve the Wrong Problem?
We often think we know the solution when we’ve actually misidentified the problem. (by Catharine Hannay)
Step Back, Then Tackle Your Frustration: Tips for Mindful (but Busy!) Teachers
Strategies for dealing with the common challenges of teachers. (by Catharine Hannay)
Religious and Spiritual Perspectives on Mindfulness
Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Indigenous, Jewish, and Muslim mindfulness and contemplative practices
5 Improvisational Mindfulness Activities for Academic Classes
Tips for integrating mindfulness, improv, and academic content, from Ira Rabois, author of Compassionate Critical Thinking

