This summer, Monique is offering a course on Mindfulness for Educators and School Staff through the Portland State University Collaborative. Educators and school staff may elect to take this class for credit through Portland State University. More classes are available here.
Mindfulness for Educators and School Staff
PSU COUN 10427
March 28-29, 2015 – Saturday 12-4:30 and Sunday 10 am-3:30
Creative Roots, 2661 NW Thurman Street, Portland
Course Description – Learn about the philosophies of mindfulness and the benefits of social-emotional learning for teachers, students and school communities. Learn about the latest research in Interpersonal Neurobiology and Somatics, mindfulness and yoga practices. Read and examine new mindfulness-based curriculum. Experience personal stress reduction and leave with tools to develop a personal practice which you can bring to the classroom. To see the course listing on the PSU website, click here.
About the Instructor – A professional educator, certified life coach and registered yoga instructor, Monique Terner received her BS in Anthropology and Philosophy from Boston University, and a dual M.Ed. in Education and Teaching Through the Arts, with an emphasis on inclusive education, from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She offers her clients and students over 20 years of experience working with children, parents and educators in public schools, private schools and alternative educational settings. Monique is the owner and founder of Creative Roots, a creative learning center in NW Portland. She is a certified Yoga Calm® instructor and Academic Life Coach®. Monique has studied Interpersonal Neurobiology with Dr. Dan Siegel and Dr. Bonnie Badenoch, and Somatics with Mandy Blake. Monique’s work brings opportunities for children and adults to experience the health and personal wellness benefits of yoga and mindfulness.