Sheri Rand, M.Ed. - "Mindfulness that Matters: Reclaiming Wellness for Youth and Adolescents"

Mindfulness that Matters is a presentation about bringing mindfulness practices to Pre K-12 education to educate the whole child. It discusses what health psychology has taught about the body-mind connection and social-emotional learning. It then describes the Wellness and Resilience Program in South Burlington, Vermont, which trains staff, parents, students, and the community in mindfulness. Results from implementing mindfulness practices in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms are shared. Contact information is provided for those interested in learning more.