All Practices
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The Cycle of Gratitude
Students learn how the positive emotions from gratitude create a cycle of giving.
Gratitude Interview
Students interview an older person about gratitude, deepening their own understanding of gratitude.
Flipping Complaints Into Gratitude
Students practice turning complaints into gratitude statements.
Be the Change: Performing Acts of Kindness
Students identify ways they can practice “random acts of kindness.”
What's the Tint of Your Glasses?
Students learn how our different backgrounds give us different perspectives.
Put Down the Put-Downs
Create class community by brainstorming ways to stop put-downs.
Magic Tag
A magical game of tag that promotes inclusion and teamwork.
Crooked Circle: A Game for Building Trust
A game involving balance and teamwork that helps build trust.
Superstar
Students build trust and inclusion through a quick and fun game that reveals their commonalities.
Loving-Kindness for Adults
Mentally cultivate kindness toward yourself and others.
Brief Body Scan
Take a few minutes to relax your body and calm your mind.
Body Scan for Sleep
Relax your body and calm your mind before you sleep.
Self-Compassion Break for Adults
Learn how to comfort yourself during stressful times.
Self-Compassionate Letter for Adults
Practice understanding and acceptance for yourself rather than self-criticism.
Mindful Walking for Adults
A practice to cultivate calmness, connectedness, and physical awareness.
Eating a Raisin with Mindfulness
Practice slowing down and bringing your full awareness to a sensory experience.
Mindful Breathing for Adults
Become aware of the movement of your breath through your body.
How Would You Treat A Friend?
Learn to comfort yourself in the ways you would comfort good friends.
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