The Power of Mindfulness
What is Mindfulness?
Why Does Mindfulness Matter?
Why Does Mindfulness Matter?
“Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally” –Jon Kabat-Zinn
Why Does Mindfulness Matter?
Why Does Mindfulness Matter?
Why Does Mindfulness Matter?
Paying attention to what is happening in the PRESENT MOMENT allows us to take the focus away of what is happening in OUR MINDS (e.g. stress, worry etc.)
Being MENTALLY PRESENT also helps people ENJOY and PARTICIPATE in their LIVES more.
How Can Mindfulness Help Children?
How Can Mindfulness Help Children?
How Can Mindfulness Help Children?
- Increase attention span
- Promote calmness
- Decrease stress
- We know that a stressed brain does not learn as well. Calm brains are ready to take in new information
- Learn calming strategies and use them to self-regulate during times of stress
- Takes mind off social concerns, peer pressure, academic stress
How Can Mindfulness Help Adults?
How Can Mindfulness Help Children?
How Can Mindfulness Help Children?
- Increase attention span
- Promote calmness
- Decrease stress
- Learn calming strategies and use them to self-regulate during times of stress
- Takes mind off social, family, work concerns
- Reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Learn a new way to relate to the pain or distress you experience
- Take some of the "power" away from troubling or upsetting thoughts you may have about yourself or your life