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How Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga Can Help First Responders
Mindfulness-based training for first responders can help with stress and trauma. (by Mia Barnes)
Three Challenging Questions about the Benefits of Mindfulness
The research only tells part of the story. (by Catharine Hannay)
4 Ways Teachers Can Practice Mindfulness in a Busy Day
Prioritizing your own well-being can help you combat stress and avoid burnout. (by Mia Barnes)
Resources for Practicing and Teaching Gratitude
Teaching tips, activities, songs, and videos about gratitude
Multicultural Considerations in Teaching Mindfulness: Q+A with Dr. Amoneeta
Dr. Amoneeta, author of Teaching Mindfulness, discusses his work with Indigenous and other marginalized communities.
How Teachers Can Implement a Mindfulness Journaling Routine
A mindfulness journal can help you ground yourself in the present moment and process your thoughts and feelings. (by Mia Barnes)
Hindu Perspectives on Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga
A brief introduction to Hindu beliefs and practices and how they connect to mindfulness and yoga. (by Catharine Hannay)
3 Benefits of Mindfulness in Schools
Recent studies on mindfulness in schools show the potential to help students be more successful both emotionally and academically. (by Mia Barnes)
Jewish Mindfulness Resources, for the Holy Days and Every Day
A variety of articles and videos on integrating mindfulness with Jewish practices and teachings. (by Catharine Hannay)
Survey Says… Mindfulness Works! Quick and Easy Ways to Collect Data to Support Your Program
Jana York explains the benefits of data collection and shares the survey results from her 4th and 8th graders.
How to Make a Stress Ball with No Mess and Less Stress!
by Jana York, adapted from U is for Understanding – Claire’s Journey Toward Mindfulness
Slowing Down and Developing Awareness: Q+A with Laura Jean Gannan
Laura Jean Gannan discusses how adults can help kids (and themselves) become more aware of their internal and external experience.
Best Practices in Teaching Mindfulness to Adults And Kids: Q + A with Jana York
Jana York discusses the similarities and differences between sharing mindfulness with adults and kids.
Gratitude Scavenger Hunt
by Jana York, from Teaching Mindfulness: A Guidebook for Teachers, Parents, Counselors, and Caregivers
A Christian Approach to the Body Scan
by Dr. Irene Kraegel, from her book A Mindful Moment: 5-Minute Meditations & Devotions
Video Playlist: Building Community Through the Arts
Using the visual and performing arts to promote social change.
Songs About Mindful Listening, Speech, and Silence
Songs about speaking out, choosing our words, miscommunication, and when to be quiet.
Videos for Practicing and Teaching Gratitude
Reasons to be grateful, gratitude research, and “why we are practicing gratitude wrong.”

