Mindful Teacher's Handbook

Kamalagita Hughes has been practicing mindfulness for 25 years and teaching it for15. She is a qualified teacher and lecturer with substantial experience in the classroomand in teacher training, further education and higher education. Kamalagita is alsothe education lead for Mindfulness in Action and a lead trainer for the Mindfulness inSchools Project (MiSP).

There is widespread concern about the mental well-being of children and young people. Teachers are such an important influence on their lives. With so many teachers experiencing stress themselves, it is all the more important to have practical ideas to help. This is an excellent introduction to mindfulness, offering many practical exercises to help teachers manage the 'internal weather' that daily events frequently stir up. When people feel less stressed, less at risk of burnout and more focused on the purpose that brought them into teaching in the first place, it is also a valuable help for all the children they teach and influence. The testimonies of the people who have benefitted are woven through this straightforward and practical guide.Jenny Edwards