This training is offered through the Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) project, which offers free, evidence-based mental health training to all school staff in Georgia. For more information, including how you can schedule training for your school, district, or RESA, check out our MHAT Flyer.
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School-Based Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness
March 26 - April 16
Description:
School-Based Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, provided by The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire, is for anyone who is interested in adding stress management skills to the school day through a trauma-informed lens. This training will provide specific tools to support participants in integrating these techniques into their lesson plans and use meditation, breathing techniques, and mindful movement. Participants will be able to learn:
• How trauma affects the mind and body.
• What makes mindfulness practices trauma-sensitive.
• How to use trauma-sensitive mindfulness to assist students in returning to their window of tolerance throughout the school day.
• How to integrate mindfulness techniques into a lesson plan.
• How to practice various scientifically-proven breathing, mindfulness, and reflection techniques to help bring calm and focus.
Note: This event has limited capacity. Please register only if you can attend the live training. The session will not be recorded.
Duration: 3 hours
Intended Audience: Counseling Staff, District Leaders, Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialists, School Leaders, School Nurses, School Safety Staff, Social Workers, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Leaders
DOE Office: Whole Child Supports
Topics: Mental Health, Wellbeing, Whole Child Supports
Event Type: Event - Multiday
Delivery Mode(s): Virtual
Event will be recorded: No
Primary Contact: Molly Sims - MHATscheduling@doe.k12.ga.us
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