Mindfulness 101 for Teachers - Spring
Join other education professionals for this weekly 30-minute session offered weekly through Zoom
Available spots
Service Description
A supportive community of colleagues working in education and other caretaking roles. This weekly 30-minute online group meets through June 7th. Sessions will support teachers and other education professionals with a safe space to practice mindfulness and integrate embodied practices and skills into daily life. Sessions will focus on the cultivation of self-compassion, peaceful mind and body, and present-centered awareness. Benefits of attending potentially include: positive affect, greater clarity, understanding and trust, and resources and tools for increasing compassion, awareness and connection. These benefits will be amplified by your commitment and engagement to the practices. Sessions start with a 10-minute guided meditation practice. After spending time increasing our present-centered awareness, we then explore the practice to enrich and encourage the integration of mindfulness into daily practice. We then open the floor to check-ins where individuals have the opportunity to share with the group something arising in their practice or their current experience. This sharing can include thoughts, feelings, sensations, curiosities, concerns, anxieties, etc. What is shared is brought into mindful awareness of both the individual and the group. The group members offer their deep listening, grounded presence, and silent attunement. We end with a short grounding practice, exchange helpful resources and materials, and share gratitude for each other and the practice. New group(s) forming now starting Thursdays at 4:30pm PT/5:30MT/6:30CT/7:30ET. As additional need arises, more dates and times will be offered. This will be an open group; however please aim to consistently attend for the benefit of the group and your practice. Click on the "Book Now" link above to register before noon the day of practice. This allows time for the Zoom link to be sent to you in time to join the session on Thursday. Accessibility is a key value of my practice. This course is donation-based to welcome everyone regardless of financial circumstances or other concerns. Suggested donation $10 per session through Venmo @Lisa-Lachlan. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. That said, donations are encouraged to strengthen your commitment to this practice and benefit others with the continuation of these services. Please contact me at lisalachlan@gmail.com for more information regarding pricing and registration.
Cancellation Policy
1. Sessions are donation-based through Venmo @Lisa-Lachlan or by check to PO Box 3026, Santa Cruz CA 95063. 2. Participants agree to keep all content shared strictly confidential and refrain from discussing content outside of the sessions. Recording sessions is strictly prohibited. 3. Participants are expected to treat each other with respect, kindness, and courtesy. Participants will use respectful language, actively listen to others without interrupting, and refrain from offering unsolicited advice. Derogatory language, personal attacks, or any form of harassment will not be tolerated. 4. Regular attendance and punctuality are vital for maintaining group cohesion and progress. Participants are encouraged to actively share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, contributing to the group discussion. Everyone should have an equal opportunity to speak and be heard, and support equity of voice. Participants should avoid dominating conversations or dismissing others' experiences. 5. To get the benefit of this work, participants should engage with a clear mind and avoid the use of mind-altering substances before, during and after attendance. 6. Online Access and Security. Participants are required to have an email account and Basic Zoom Access (free). Please test Zoom access 30 minutes prior to the first meeting to ensure you can attend the meeting on time without technical difficulties. To ensure online security, encryption will be used for signing in and will require each participant to either sign into Zoom or sign in using an email account associated with your registration. 7. Gestalt Practice is an awareness practice. It is not a therapy. The facilitator is responsible for creating a safe space conducive to present centered awareness. The facilitator will enforce the community commitments and address any breach. If the facilitator believes someone is in danger, they will take direct action, even if it means breaching confidentiality. Further, we reserve the right to redirect people elsewhere when we believe participation in the group is not a good fit or may be harmful to any member. 8. It is anticipated that some participants may opt out of completing all sessions. If a participant decides to leave the group, please reach out to the facilitator to allow for a proper goodbye.
Contact Details
lisalachlan@gmail.com
Santa Cruz, CA, USA