Time To Think: Students Find Meditation, Mindfulness Help Them Calm Stress

Good News Notes: “At George Washington High School in Denver, in the dance room, a couple of dozen students sit in chairs in a half-circle, silent, feet on the floor, eyes closed. Instructor Beverly Jacobson speaks softly.” “It’s Mindful Monday, a new part of the students’ physical education class where Jacobson uses the Inner Strength…

Liv Austen Set to Headline Inaugural Country Mind Benefit Event

 Good News Notes: “Norweigan country-pop superstar, and now resident Londoner, Liv Austen is set to headline a benefit event in aid of Mind UK, a mental health charity, sponsored by Belles and Gals.” “Supporting the event alongside Liv Austen, is Belles and Gals managed artist Louise Parker and welsh country star Eleri Angharad.” “There was no question when I heard…

Growga wants to teach kids techniques to combat anxiety

 Good News Notes: “The National Survey of Children’s Health for ages 6 to 17 similarly found a 20% increase in diagnoses of anxiety between 2007 and 2012.” Children are facing increasing pressure to get good grades and a world of social media that doesn’t allow someone to simply leave the problems of the day at…

Two studies reveal benefits of mindfulness for middle school students

Good News Notes: Mindfulness is focusing one’s thoughts on the present moment and letting thoughts, worries, etc. about past or future events go. These studies showed middle schoolers who were taught mindfulness demonstrated less stress and anxiety than the control group. These results show promise for using mindfulness techniques to help our children not only…

New Class Offers Kids A Rainbow of Mindfulness

Good News Notes: Infinite Rainbows is a new mindfulness program for kids. Gives children methods and skills to help cope with stressful and frustrating situations. Based in Annapolis, Maryland. View the whole story here: https://www.capitalgazette.com/lifestyles/ac-cn-mindfullness-rainbow-0915-20190915-uvkktdbdbvc5lloyufixp3hz5a-story.html