Recommendations for families and primary teachers

Mindfulness has shown many positive effects on the behavior of students and their predisposition and involvement in the activities of the center. In the area of punishment, according to the psychologist Lourdes Zafra, many schools have obtained very good results through the practice of Mindfulness, which has been reduced by 70% school absenteeism and has also reduced the number of students with behavioral problems.

 

Due to the good results of this practice, many centers have included Mindfulness in their activities with programs that work on this concept such as Treva, Happy Classrooms or Conscious Schools.Trevais a training program aimed at schools to practice relaxation and meditation skills based on a long process of research and experience to improve climate, health, care and various needs. Aulas Felicesis an educational program based on positive psychology and Mindfulness developed for children in early childhood, primary and secondary education that offers resources to work in areas and tutorials, enhancing the competences of the tutorial action and education in values. Conscious Schoolsis a process of attentional training that allows us to synchronize our body and our mind in the present moment improving cognitive abilities and emotional regulation based on extensive scientific research.

 

More and more families are interested in working this alternative with the students and for the first steps in the practice of Mindfulness there are several books and games that deal with Mindfulness, its practice and benefits.

 

"Mindfulness for Beginners" is a book published by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, recognized for being the creator of the technique of "Stress Reduction based on Mindfulness". It is a book highly recommended to be introduced in this practice.

 

Finally, another book highly recommended for parents and teachers is published by Paloma Sainz and is entitled "Mindfulness for children". In this book you can find clear and simple explanations about Mindfulness and its practice.