Mindfulness Moments
Mindfulness Moments
Ms Louise Breheny
My keen interest in mindfulness has developed over the past few years with my own regular training and practice , and in exploring growing research around the use of MM in educational settings , focused on the university setting . As educators in tertiary institutions , we know that a significant percentage of students experience various levels of stress , anxiety , and lack of motivation during their studies , balancing work , study , home , and social engagement .
During my past 2 1 / 2 years teaching at the Faculty of Medicine and Health , I have introduced :
• 3-minute guided mindful meditation sessions into several of the early Phase 1 SG classes at the commencement of class activities , using Apps such as ‘ Calm ’, UCLA ( University of California LA ) Mindfulness , etc .
Alongside these strategies , other micro initiatives have been added to enhance engagement .
The aim has been to enhance connectivity and monitor general well-being .
Overall , the feedback and engagement from students with this approach has been positive , including benefits of creating calm environment , consideration of all well-being , inclusivity , and improved collaboration . Moving forward , I plan to develop and improve on these well-being strategies in classroom settings , to improve the student experience .
• Linking personal photographic nature images as a theme within the session
• Included correspondence with each student regards well-being and progress mid-way through the courses .
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