Approach
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a research-based practice that reduces stress and anxiety, relieves suffering and refines attention. I teach MBSR strategies integrated with research in education on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Intercultural Competence and Differentiated Instruction in order to respond to individual client needs. The goal is to cultivate a steady, healthy mindfulness practice over time that leads to personal well-being, enhanced concentration and a boost in performance in work or studies.
What are the key components of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction?
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a structured program developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn in at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. The core principles include: Mindfulness Meditation, Non-Judgmental Awareness, Mindful Living, Stress Reduction, and Mind-Body Connection.
What are the educational elements of this approach?
Social Emotional Learning (SEL): A process to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. The core components of SEL include: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision-Making.
Intercultural Competence: Having the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary to navigate and adapt to diverse cultural settings and situations. Key components include: Cultural Awareness, Communication Skills, Empathy and Perspective-Taking, Flexibility and Adaptability, Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Knowledge.
Differentiated Instruction: An approach to teaching that accommodates the diverse learning needs, abilities, and interests of students. Key principles and strategies include: Assessment of Readiness, Flexible Content, Varied Instructional Strategies, Adjustment of Pacing, Scaffolding, Varied and Continuous Feedback, Choice and Personalization.