Assessment 1

Mindfulness means that the head is full of thoughts and we are constantly thinking about everything to find the best solution.

Mindfulness techniques and resilience-building practices include, for example, conscious breathing, mindful concentration practice, relaxation, and physical exercises that balance the nervous system and positively affect mental health.

According to Weare (2012) the results of integrated mindfulness and relaxation work with children didn’t show significant decreases in anxiety, ADHD behaviors, depression, and somatic distress.

Self-awareness in the mindfulness context is used to recognize emotions and thoughts in order to regulate the behavior.

Self-management is the ability to regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in various situations.

Building resilience is like building a muscle. Increasing resilience takes time and intentionality. The focus on connection, wellness (wellbeing), healthy thinking, and meaning can empower you to withstand and learn from difficult and traumatic experiences. That is your resilience.

Mindfulness is not part of social and emotional learning.

Mindfulness means always being happy and not having „negative“ emotions (such as anger, anxiety, fear, worry etc.).

Long-term and regularly applied mindfulness techniques can improve social and communication skills, strengthen self-control, lower levels of anxiety, lower stress, enhance positive mood, and increase resilience.

The wellbeing of children is dependent on the wellbeing of their teachers and adults.