"Check Yourself": Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Teachers of Students With Challenging Behaviors. (April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Haydon, Todd; Alter, Peter; Hawkins, Renee; Kendall Theado, Connie
• Is Part Of: Beyond behavior. Volume 28:Number 1(2019)
• Page Start: 55
• Page End: 60
• Publication Date: 2019-04
• Subjects: mindfulness -- behavior(s) -- emotional disturbance -- disorders/disabilities -- practices -- efficacy/effectiveness -- programs/practices; Problem children -- Education -- United States -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children; Problem children -- Education; United States; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 371.93
• DOI: 10.1177/1074295619831620
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1074-2956

Abstract

In this article, we open with a discussion of stress and its potential impact on the teaching profession. We then follow with an empirical rationale for and steps in the implementation of potentially promising mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) interventions for teachers, particularly teachers of students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Body scan, calm breathing, focused attention, and relaxation are highlighted. A list of resources for further use of MBSR is included.