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  • Duration: 10 hours
  • Level: Beginner
  • Language: English

    • $ 150 $ 89*

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Course Overview

The Inner Explorer Daily Mindful Awareness and Educator Well-Being professional development course is an experiential training designed to deepen your understanding of mindful awareness practices. Through this course, you will learn how a daily practice of mindful awareness can reduce chronic stress, improve resilience, and promote well-being. Upon completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion worth 10 PD credits. The course consists of an introduction and overview, pre and post surveys, four modules, 21 daily practices with journaling, and a reflection submittal. It is a self-paced, multimodal course that can be completed within 60 calendar days. Accessible through an internet-connected device, this course offers valuable tools, supplemental resources.

By participating in this course, you will develop a solid foundation in mindful awareness practices, empowering you to cultivate your own well-being while positively impacting the educational experience for yourself and your students.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand Mindful Awareness: Discover what mindful awareness is and why it is crucial for reducing stress and improving overall mental health. Explore the importance of establishing a daily practice.
  • 21 Days of Mindful Awareness: Engage in a comprehensive 21-day program that allows you to experience a variety of mindful awareness practices firsthand. Develop a deeper understanding of the benefits and applications of mindfulness in your daily life.
  • Enhancing Educator Well-being: Recognize the strong connection between educator well-being and enhancing skill-building and academic achievement in the classroom. Explore how mindfulness practices can positively impact both educators and students.
  • Research-Based Approach: Learn about the research-driven nature of mindfulness and its effectiveness in the classroom. Understand how mindfulness can support the well-being of educators, students, and the entire school community.
  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSEL): Discover the significance of using the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSEL) protocol and how it can be applied to enhance well-being and reduce stress in educational settings.
  • Six Mindful Awareness Practices: Gain practical knowledge of six different ways to practice mindful awareness. Explore various techniques and strategies that can be integrated into your daily routine to cultivate mindfulness.
  • Mindful Awareness and Self-Compassion: Understand the connection between mindful awareness and self-compassion. Discover how practicing mindfulness can contribute to developing a more compassionate and nurturing relationship with yourself.

Included Assessments:

  • Pre/Post Surveys: Measure your progress and growth by completing pre and post-course surveys that evaluate your understanding and experiences.
  • Open Response Questions: Engage in reflective learning through open response questions provided after each module, encouraging deeper exploration of the content.
  • Summary Reflection: Reflect on your 21 days of mindful awareness practices and summarize your overall experiences and insights gained during the program.

Course Content

Get acquainted with the course structure, objectives, and how it will benefit you as an educator committed to your well-being and personal growth.

Complete a brief survey at the beginning to help us understand your baseline knowledge and expectations, enabling us to tailor the course content to your needs.

In this module, you will delve into the concept of chronic stress and its impact on your mental and physical well-being. Gain a deeper understanding of what mindfulness is and how it can support you personally and professionally. Explore the significance of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), a renowned approach to mindfulness programming backed by extensive research. Discover the importance of establishing a daily mindfulness practice and learn various techniques for cultivating mindful awareness and self-compassion.

Shift your focus to how mindful awareness can enhance your overall well-being. Explore the misconceptions surrounding mindfulness and gain clarity on its true essence. Understand the specific ways in which a daily practice of mindfulness positively influences your health and well-being.

Dive deeper into the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) protocol and explore its significance in promoting well-being. Reflect on how your personal well-being can impact the classroom climate and contribute to a positive school culture.

In this module, you will explore six different approaches to practicing mindful awareness, expanding your toolkit for incorporating mindfulness into your daily life. Additionally, understand the intrinsic connection between mindful awareness and self-compassion, recognizing the importance of cultivating compassion for oneself and others.

After completing the course, take a few moments to provide feedback on your learning experience and the outcomes you have achieved. Your input will help us continually improve and refine our program.

Engage in 21 daily mindfulness practices carefully curated to support your well-being and enhance your mindful awareness. Alongside each practice, allocate time for journaling exercises, allowing for deeper self-reflection and insight into your personal journey.

At the conclusion of the course, take the opportunity to reflect on your transformative journey and submit a written reflection. This exercise will help solidify your learnings and provide a sense of closure to this empowering experience.

Tools and Resources

Throughout the Daily Mindful Awareness and Educator Well-Being course, you will have access to various tools and resources designed to support your learning and practice. These valuable resources will enhance your understanding of mindful awareness and provide practical guidance for implementing it in your daily life. Here are the tools and resources you can expect to utilize:

  • 21 Daily Practices: Engage in 21 carefully curated daily mindfulness practices. These practices will guide you through mindfulness exercises, helping you develop a regular habit of mindful awareness.
  • Supplemental Resources: Access a range of supplemental resources that will deepen your knowledge and support your practice. These resources may include articles, research papers, recommended readings, and multimedia content like videos and audio recordings.
  • Journaling: Utilize a journal throughout the course to capture your thoughts, reflections, and insights after each daily practice. Journaling allows for deeper self-reflection and helps you track your progress and personal growth.
  • Self-Paced Learning: Embrace the flexibility of self-paced learning. Progress through the course at your own convenience within the 60-day timeframe. This allows you to accommodate your schedule and engage with the content in a way that best suits your needs.
  • Certificate of Completion: Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion worth 10 Professional Development (PD) credits. This certificate can be submitted to your school administration as evidence of your participation and commitment to professional growth.

About the Creators of this Course

Janice Houlihan, M.Ed
Co-Founder, Inner Explorer
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Janice is a founding member of Inner Explorer and has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Northeastern University and has a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Massachusetts- Boston. She have been trained in MBSR and has been teaching mindful awareness practices to adults and children since 2009.

Joan C. Tetrault
Director of Education Policy and Partnership, Inner Explorer
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Joan is a former Massachusetts public school teacher with sixteen years of experience teaching special education, executive function, mindfulness and social-emotional learning in middle and high school. Joan completed training through the Center for Mindfulness 8-week MBSR Program and 13-week MBSR Program for Educators. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Siena College (NY), a Master's Degree in Social Welfare from the University at Albany (NY), and a Master's Degree in Special Education from Simmons University (MA).

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