The Mind-Body Connection for educators Michelle kinder

Includes bibliographical references and index

Chapter 1 : My path to educator wellness -- Chapter 2 : The intersection of mental health, wellbeing, and learning. -- Chapter 3 : Elephant in the (class) room : school- and systemic- level issues. -- Chapter 4 : Mind body practices : what the research says. -- Chapter 5 : yoga. -- Chapter 6 : Breathwork, -- Chapter 7 : Mediation. -- Chapter 8 : Mindfulness. -- Chapter 9 : Qigong. -- Chapter 10 : Yin yoga. -- Chapter 11 : Beyond the band-aids.

"Author Kathryn Kennedy's book The Mind-Body Connection for educators is a must-have for education professionals seeking to prioritize their wellbeing in an ever-demanding school landscape. It comes from an author who is passionate about supporting educators with trauma- and equity-informed practices and strategies for whole-body health and demonstrates popular somatic practices like mindfulness, breathwork, and more for accessible, gentle solutions to the raging problem of burnout. Readers will: Identify system-level factors that contribute to their welfare, including supportive administration, SEL programs, mentoring, and workplace wellness programs Gain an overview of mind-body disciplines like yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, meditation, and Qigong that they can use to manage their mental health Feel empowered to address their own trauma and negative emotions"-- Provided by publisher.