Last week was Parent Teacher Conferences and the Book Fair at our 'example school' Crockett Elementary, and Mindfulness First's full-time 'Mindfulness Coach' Andra Prager hosted a table about our onsite program. She put out mindfulness books, a few teaching tools from her mindfulness room, and a fun Mindful Seeing “Guess the Candy” game for the students.?Our newest team member,?Associate Mindfulness Coach Khariah Clark, joined Andra to get to know families and become a familiar face at the school. This past Monday, Khariah subbed for Andra's afternoon class and taught them a gratitude lesson. This was her first opportunity to teach solo with Mindfulness First and we thought starting with our lessons on Gratitude would be a natural place to start because Khariah often expresses gratitude and appreciation. Lastly, Principal Sean Hannifan hung the collective Mindfulness First + Crockett families canvas art piece and it brightens up the walls so nicely (along with our mindfulness team's bright smiles)! Thank you,?Andra Prager?and?Khariah Clark, for all the work, care and presence you brought to the Crockett school community last week and everyday! #mindfulness #mindfulschools #crockettbears
关于我们
Our mission is to teach children and adults practical skills and knowledge needed for lifelong mental health wellbeing. Mindfulness First offers evidence-based and trauma-responsive programs, which equitably support children, educators, and communities with tools to manage stress and navigate life's challenges.
Mindfulness First has provided tools for lifelong mental wellbeing to schools, businesses and communities since 2013, with our major focus being K-12 public schools. We address mental health by teaching about the biology and neuroscience of stress and trauma to all ages. We combine this knowledge with life-long skills and tools that can help us to self-regulate and co-regulate, to process big emotions and feelings, and to improve not only our own health, but that of our community. This focus delivers scientifically proven 'protective factors' that help to prevent and break the cycle of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) or 'trauma'.
Honored by the Huffington Post as a "Next Ten - a tremendous cause that will shape the next 10 years," Mindfulness First now offers onsite and online mindfulness courses and resources for individuals, children, parents, teachers, schools, businesses, and communities all over the world.
Mindfulness First is proud to partner with the Arizona Department of Education as one of a select few organizations to be trusted with pandemic relief funding until September 2024, specifically intended to support the mental health of AZ K-12 schools. We are uniquely positioned to bring mental health education to schools thanks to ADE, and we are kindly inviting local partners to help us extend those services to as many Arizona K-12 children as possible during these difficult times.
Additionally, we have provided our services to organizations such as Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona Department of Education, Bureau of Land Management, General Motors, and lululemon athletica.
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https://www.mindfulnessfirst.org
Mindfulness First的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Scottsdale，AZ
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2013
- 领域
- Stress Reduction、Anti-bullying、Corporate/Employee Wellness、Mindfulness Curriculum PreK-12th Grade、Mindfulness Education、mental health、social emotional learning、trauma、aces、trauma informed、Mindful Leadership、Mindful Business Training和Mindful Parties
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PO Box 26045
US，AZ，Scottsdale，85255
Mindfulness First员工
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Kimberly Narde
Mental Health Education & Advocate | NPO Executive Admin Director
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Dr. Julian Hillel Wyatt
Chairman of the Board, Mindfulness First
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Zenia B.
Building mentally and emotionally healthy schools and communities through trauma-informed mindfulness
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Patti Almirez-Taglianetti
Philanthropy Professional and Life Coach
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We love collaborating with Gabriel's Angels, whether it's in the schools or supporting their incredible team with mindfulness! We also celebrate this incredible team and their care for the community! #mindfulness #traumainformed #traumaglasses
Today, on #EmployeeAppreciationDay, we want to celebrate our incredible team at Gabriel’s Angels. Their commitment to a growth mindset drives innovation, strengthens our programs, and ensures we continue making a meaningful impact on the children we serve. These photos from a recent training session with Mindfulness First are a great reminder that learning and collaboration are at the heart of what we do. Thank you to our dedicated team for their passion, resilience, and unwavering support of our mission!
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?? Hearts and Minds United: A Night of Celebration at Crockett Elementary ?? Last week, we witnessed something truly special at our Crockett Family Mindfulness and Art Dedication night! For the first time since receiving life-changing full-ride college scholarships last year, Crockett fourth-grade families gathered to celebrate achievements and dedicate a beautiful community art piece created during our fall gala. The evening was filled with shared mindfulness practices and meaningful conversations about supporting our community for years to come. None of this would have been possible without: ? Our incredible Crockett staff who stayed late to create this experience ? The generous Someburros team who provided delicious meals for everyone ? Our dedicated board members Alisa Gray and Vanessa Hinkle who joined in the celebration What made the night truly unforgettable was seeing the joy on everyone's faces as families reconnected and celebrated how far they've come together. Every moment like this reinforces why we do what we do at Crockett Elementary—building mindful foundations for bright futures. #MindfulSchool #CrockettElementary #CommunityStrong #ArtAndMindfulness #ScholarshipCelebration Balsz School District
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The economic case for investing in mental health is undeniable.
?? The Business Case for Mental Health: More Than Just Numbers A striking new report from The Health Foundation reveals a critical shift in workplace mental health that business leaders can't ignore: Over 10% of working-age people now report poor mental health, with rates DOUBLING among young professionals (16-34) in the past decade. Here's why this matters to every organization: - People with work-limiting mental health conditions are 50% less likely to be in employment compared to those without health conditions - Even those with non-work-limiting conditions often face wage disparities - 60% of mental health conditions impact work performance Think about it: We wouldn't hesitate to invest in preventing physical workplace injuries. Yet the brain - our most crucial organ - often gets overlooked in workplace health strategies. The solution? The report suggests embedding mental health best practices as a DEFAULT in our health, work, and welfare systems - not as an exception. This isn't just about wellbeing. It's about building resilient, productive workplaces that attract and retain top talent. Let's start treating mental health investment with the same rigor as physical health. After all, health is health - whether it's your heart or your mind. What steps is your organization taking to support mental health? https://lnkd.in/gDXhJQbA #MentalHealth #WorkplaceCulture #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #EmployeeWellbeing Mindfulness First
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Yesterday was awesome at Salt River Project!! Thank you SRP, for inviting us to the Mental Health Summit.
What workplace wellbeing looks like in action ?? Yesterday was powerful - joining Salt River Project's Mental Health Summit to share mindfulness tools with their incredible employees. From our resource table to leading a mindful minute from the stage, we witnessed an organization truly walking the talk when it comes to mental health support. As part of SRP's Booster Club, we're honored to partner with a company that understands mental health isn't just about talk - it's about creating real spaces and moments for employees to access tools and support. That's exactly what happened yesterday. Special thanks to the SRP team for inviting Mindfulness First to be part of this important summit. This is what it looks like when organizations prioritize their people's wellbeing and how you build a culture of wellbeing - one mindful moment at a time. #WorkplaceMindfulness #MentalHealthAtWork #CorporateWellness #MindfulLeadership #EmployeeWellbeing
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Thank you CIGNA FOUNDATION for your generous support of our mission!
We are so proud to be co-funded by The Cigna Group Foundation for the pilot of our Leading With Mindfulness??program. Cigna are funding powerful programs across the country that are providing both preventative and curative mental health services. This article features Mindfulness First alongside impactful nonprofits Integral Care-Austin, TX and McCall Behavioral Health Network. Together we are all supporting good mental health. #braincapital #mindfulness #mentalhealthmatters https://lnkd.in/diCPHeDF
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Registration closes on Thursday Feb 6th! Open to all, our next Teaching Mindfulness 1 cohort begins on Feb 10th. We have scholarships for AZ K-12 teachers and other discounted pricing. Join us for 8 weeks of personal and professional mental health wellbeing development. Sign up today! https://lnkd.in/gbb7-Fji #mindfulness #mentalhealthmatters
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Come learn with us! AZ friends in K-12 education have the opportunity to apply for a free scholarship to our Teaching Mindfulness 1 course starting Feb 10th!
It's International Day of Education! We are grateful to the teaching community. AZ K-12 teachers, you can sign up for a scholarship to our Teaching Mindfulness 1 course starting Feb 10. We also have discounted pricing for anyone else who may wish to join this cohort. A mix of personal and professional development, giving teachers all the tools to support their own and their student's mental health. Sign up today! https://lnkd.in/gbb7-Fji #mindfulness #mentalhealth #internationaldayofeducation
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It's International Day of Education! We are grateful to the teaching community. AZ K-12 teachers, you can sign up for a scholarship to our Teaching Mindfulness 1 course starting Feb 10. We also have discounted pricing for anyone else who may wish to join this cohort. A mix of personal and professional development, giving teachers all the tools to support their own and their student's mental health. Sign up today! https://lnkd.in/gbb7-Fji #mindfulness #mentalhealth #internationaldayofeducation
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Our next cohort for Teaching Mindfulness I begins February 10th! All online, free to AZ K-12 public educators, and discounted for other applicants. This 8-week course offers a blend of personal and professional development using Mindfulness Based Social Emotional Learning. Learn for yourself as an adult, and leave with the tools, curriculum and skills to teach MBSEL to kids in your classroom or life. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/gbb7-Fji #mindfulness #teachmindfulness #mindfulschools
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