about idevelopday 1 (5 hours) introduction: what is mindfulness and how we cultivate it. mindful...
TRANSCRIPT
About iDevelop At a time when the continuous improvement of competences and
qualifications has become a reality, a teacher who possesses substantial and
empirical knowledge is an integral part of the school environment.
iDevelop is an international training provider specialized in the development of
professionals working in the educational sector by promoting, supporting and
providing training activities in accordance with the Erasmus+ principles.
It constitutes the teachers training department of euroMind Group, an
international training and internship consultancy aimed at VET sector.
Many years of experience working closely with schools all over Europe has
allowed us to reach a deep understanding of the reality of the teaching sector.
Hence, iDevelop is able to observe the needs, new tendencies and the continuous changes the educational
system is undergoing.
Thanks to this background, iDevelop have launched a wide range of courses and training events which provide
all the necessary tools to improve the skills of teachers and school staff.
The training courses offered by iDevelop were designed in cooperation with experts with an extensive
experience in the field of education. Topics covered in our training courses are all
related to educational issues, such as: motivation, new teaching methods,
emotional balance and the use of new communication and information
technologies.
What if you could acquire new skills so that you could develop a radical new way of seeing life?
Mindfulness is the ability to cultivate direct, open-hearted awareness to what is going on in and around you in
the present moment, without judging or getting carried away by the pressures of everyday life.
The objective of learning the practice of Mindfulness is to provide the necessary tools which you can
gradually incorporate naturally into your everyday life, helping you to know yourself better, to live a fuller life,
to increase creativity and concentration and to live with a more attentive attitude to your present life.
As teachers, Mindfulness is an outstanding tool to help your students
cultivate being present: presence of mind, presence of heart, and
presence in the body, qualities that we don't usually cultivate
intentionally. Inner calm and mindfulness are needed in order to
improve children's performance and, as teachers, to be able to teach
well. Why not start training these capacities at an early age?
This training course will help you develop those skills so that you can
cope with and reduce daily stress and anxiety in a more conscious
way. Would you miss this opportunity?
Course fee includes: Pre-arrival information Tuition & training materials Training Certificate Europass Certificate Admin & organizational costs Accommodation (Optional)
.
Course Summary
350€ + 50€ admin fee
Day 1 (5 hours)
Introduction: What is Mindfulness and how we cultivate it. Mindful Eating Raisin exercise.
The Benefits of Attention to the Breath. The Frog Exercise.
Exploring Perceptions of Our Present Moment. Training Your Attention Muscle. Mindful Attention.
Exercise for young and older children. Listening Exercise Meditation. Using Your Senses.
Doing, Being and Mindfulness. Thoughts versus Direct Sensing Experience. Needing to Avoid,
Escape, Get Rid of Unpleasant Experiences versus Approaching It with Interest.
Day 2 (5 hours)
Balancing the Power of Emotions. Identifying Emotions. From Your Head and Into Your Body.
The 4 Basic Emotions Exercise. The Connection Thoughts, Emotions and Body Sensations. Limits:
Stretching and Breathing, Mindful Walking Exercises. The Spaghetti Test.
Our Reactions to Stress. Basic Physiology and Psychology. The “How do I Feel” chart. The Lake
Meditation. What is the climate Inside Like? Your Personal Weather Report. Drawing an Image of
Your Own Current Weather Report Exercise. Yoga Exercise Body Scan.
Day 3 (5 hours)
Reactions To Stress. Coping Mechanisms. Anger Management and “Difficult Feelings”.
Acceptance and Recognizing Feelings. “How You Are Feeling at this Very Moment” Exercise. “A
Safe Place” Audio.
“Dealing With Difficulty” Meditation. Yoga 1 Exercises. Ideas to Reduce Stress through Daily
Mindfulness Practice. Audios: Practicing with the Pause Button. “First Aid for Unpleasant
Feelings”. 3 Minutes Meditation in Moments of Stress.
Day 4 (5 hours)
Awareness and Conscious Communication: Passive, Passive-Aggressive, and Assertiveness.
Cultivating a Non-Judgmental Attitude. Yoga 2 Exercise.
Kindness, a Powerful Quality; Towards yourself and Others.
Meditation Audio: “The Secret of the Heart Chamber”.
“Noticing Your Kindness” Exercise.
“I like You Because” Exercise. Self-Compassion, Empathy and Kindness Meditation.
Day 5 (5 hours)
Cultivating Acceptance, Patience, Trust and Letting Go.
“Ice” Exercise. Exploring the Field of Conscious Awareness Meditation.
Visualizing your Desires, Letting Go of Control.
The “Wishing Tree” Exercise.
Surfing the Waves Meditation.
Course Programme
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
1. Teach children the qualities of observing and concentrating by focusing on their breathing or body or
feelings or whatever is happening in the present moment so as to increase their concentration and
reduce impulsive behavior.
2. Explore with children new ways to deal with unpleasant feelings and thoughts. Through stories and
meditations the children get in touch with the power of patience and trust.
3. Through developing and cultivating compassion, empathy and self-compassion children learn to be
aware of unfriendly thoughts and behavior towards themselves and others and learn to practice
kindness in their daily lives.
4. Through the practice of Meditation and Yoga Exercises children and adults alike are cultivating
the “Mind-Body” Connection and Awareness, striving for a more balanced emotional well-being.
You will naturally incorporate into your lives how to respond more wisely and compassionate to
people, events and experiences.
Learning Outcomes
The Methodology used in Mindfulness Practice Programs is a combination of theory and practical
exercises; Guided Meditations and Conscious Movements as in Yoga. Material aids should be used:
Guided Meditation Audios shared by the group, each participant will need to use a Yoga mat, a light
blanket, chair, and should bring comfortable clothing for each session.
Methodology
How the skills learnt can be applied in teaching work? The skills learnt by the participants during the course can be used to:
1. develop their pedagogical and communication skills.
2. process information better, improve students’ attention and concentration, teach them to manage their emotions, reduce anxiety and fatigue, reinforce their self-esteem and social skills, boost empathy and improve their academic skills;
3. learn to process information with a calmer mind, do less multi-tasking so as to actually enjoy living the present moment with a more curious mind;
4. improve the perspectives and development opportunities of each student.
Dr. Magdalena Arcia is a Cuban born, American, bilingual English-
Spanish Medical Doctor and Psychotherapist with extensive clinical and
teaching experience, both in Spain and the United States, where she has
worked in US Hospitals as well as in the Spanish Mental Health Care
Public System.
Dr. Arcia has also been closely involved as a Cross-Cultural Expert with
study abroad international programs in the University of Seville, Spain.
Meet the tutor
Currently Dr. Arcia is engaged in private practice giving support to persons of all nationalities and ages.
In the last 7 years she has been actively involved with the practice of Mindfulness and Mindfulness Based
Cognitive Therapy as well as teaching Mindfulness Programs to adults and children alike.
Follow us on social networks and stay
tuned!
www.facebook.com/idevelopcourses
www.twitter/IDevelopCourses
https://www.linkedin.com/in/idevelop
teachertraining
Interested in our training offer?
Contact us for further details!
+34 955 220 932
idevelopcourses
www.idevelop.es
If your school/organization is
planning to apply for a grant...
iDevelop can guide you step by step
through the whole process of application
and can also assist you with project
writing completely free of charge.
Contact us for more information. We
work both via email and Skype video
conferences to prepare a successful
application.
