Syntiro

The Best Thing You Bring to Your Classroom is You! Take Time to Care for You!
November 2, 2011 (Registration Deadline: October 26, 2011)
4:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Registration time: 3:30 p.m.)
Machias High School

This learning session is limited to 35 participants.

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In these highly stressful times taking care of yourself is becoming more and more important. There are many ways to do this and one of the most beneficial is through meditation or guided relaxation. This workshop will introduce you to the many benefits of meditation. The facilitator will lead you through a variety of techniques to help you quiet your mind and achieve a meditative state.  Participants will be invited to engage in several processes including a guided relaxation, crystal singing bowl meditation, and breath-focused meditation. Psychology Today (By Colin Allen, published on April 01, 2003) reported:  “Neuroscientists have found that meditators shift their brain activity to different areas of the cortex—brain waves in the stress-prone right frontal cortex move to the calmer left frontal cortex. In other words, they were calmer and happier than before.”  MIT (2011) also found that meditators were less stressed, able to respond more effectively to stressful situations and they reported they felt more peaceful than their non-meditating counterparts.  These techniques can work for students as well: multiple studies have identified schools that are beginning to use meditative techniques not only to address teacher stress, but are also using the techniques with students to alleviate the growing levels of their stress. “University of Michigan researchers found that meditating middle school students showed increased happiness and reduced anxiety and depression compared to controls.”

Outcomes: Success will look, sound, and feel like:

• Understanding the benefits of meditation;
• Learning strategies to assist both teachers and students;
• Participating in a variety of meditative processes;
• Feeling relaxed, less stressed, and rejuvenated!

Presenter: Dr. Pamela Flood serves as the Assistant Director for Leadership and Systems Change at Syntiro.  Pam has her doctorate in Educational Leadership.   She has worked with Syntiro for over 4 years and brings extensive educational leadership experience and expertise to her work.  She uses research to inform and guide her practice.  She has presented research on Celebratory Learning and Cultural Competence at the American Educational Research Association.  Pam is a bright and articulate educator and a compassionate leader.  She guides teams, schools, and organizations in processes to identify and achieve goals of learning, collaboration, and creative problem-solving through the recognizing and leveraging resources, talents, and passion.  She has presented workshops and seminars on creating Celebratory Learning environments to promote holistic learning and responsive communities locally, regionally, and nationally.

Learning session fee of  $65.00 includes hearty snacks and handouts. Our cancellation policy is 72 hours prior to the event. You will be expected to pay if you do not attend and cannot provide printed confirmation of your cancellation. If you are a full-time student enrolled in an education degree program, contact us about a discount.

Three Clock Hours will be awarded.

Co-sponsors: Syntiro and the Maine Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children. 

On-site facilitator: Rick Wilson, Downeast Regional Facilitator

This learning session is designed for all educators. 

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