The Mindful Teacher's Handbook

A practical guide to mindfulness that will empower teachers and school staff to take bettercare of their well-being and find calm in the day-to-day hustle and bustle of the school setting.When we’re on an aeroplane, the on-board safety instructions tell us that in the event of anemergency we should put on our own oxygen mask first – and only then help those around us.The same is true for well-being: we need to look after ourselves in order to be a resource forothers. This is especially the case in busy, high-pressure environments such as our classroomsand schools, where burnout is a real concern for teachers and leaders, who all too oftenrelegate their own self-care to the bottom of the to-do list.The Mindful Teacher’s Handbook is a practical and engaging resource to help everyone inschools bring mindfulness into their lives in a meaningful way.Mindfulness practice offers simple, straightforward strategies for finding peace andregaining perspective, and has a solid body of evidence that attests to its efficacy. In thisbook, Kamalagita Hughes provides a lively and engaging blend of top tips, research evidence,case studies, guided meditations and suggested exercises for all – both for those new tomindfulness and for those who want to refresh their practice.