BHSS PRECONFERENCE (ONLINE) Meditation Training: Training the Mind for Performance and Well-Being
#277 Building the Heart of Successful Schools
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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 11/30/2021 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 11/30/2021 12:01 AM
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Virtual Pre-conference: Wednesday, December 1
Building the Heart of Successful Schools Pre-Conference Session
for additional conference information visit: https://www.wishschools.org/resources/BHSS.cfm
Meditation Training: Training the Mind for Performance and Well-Being
Chad McGehee, Meditation Educator & Coach,
Inner Edge Meditation
AGENDA: 8:30am-11:30am, details TBA
Online Session, Zoom link will be emailed to registrants
approximately 1 week in advance
In this workshop participants will learn, train and think through how to apply mindfulness and meditation to their unique performance and well-being goals.
Participants will explore how to use meditation practices to build upon their knowledge of traditional Social Emotional Learning and self-care. Participants will leave with a plan on how to continue to apply meditation to impact the performance and wellbeing of themselves and those around them such as fellow educators, students, families and the community.
In this session on Meditation Training participants will:
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Understand the fundamentals of working with the mind and body for performance and well-being
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Train for qualities of mind that will be most supportive for greater performance, such as greater confidence, ability to perform under pressure, find joy in the journey, ability to manage expectations, resilience and motivation.
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Plan for implementing in participants unique context to address needs such as meditation training to be a lever for equality and to support student and staff resilience.
Chad McGehee is a meditation teacher who creates, teaches and researches the impacts of mediation practices on well-being and performance. Chad’s work has been featured on media outlets such as ESPN and NPR. His work has also been published in scientific journals. Chad has taught meditation in various settings including with first responders, current college athletes, retired professional athletes, and K-12 students and teachers. Chad’s teaching approach incorporates findings from modern neuroscience, along with accessible practices to incorporate meditation training into daily life. At the University of Wisconsin Athletic Department, Chad became the first ever Director of Meditation Training in major college sports. Chad is an honorary affiliate of the Center for Healthy Minds at UW-Madison. He is a member of Under Armour's Internal Human Performance Council and offers trainings through Inner Edge Meditation.
This content is appropriate for educators at any grade level.
Register for this session by November 29:
https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=30757
Event Fee: $50.00 Now FREE
Registration Assistance: Mary Devine, CESA #4; (800) 514-3075; mdevine@cesa4.org
Participant Cancellation Policy:
You must contact CESA 4 to cancel attendance one week prior to the scheduled event unless otherwise stated in the individual event details. CESA 4 will only provide full refund of registration fees depending on individual circumstances. Refunds depend upon the ability of CESA 4 to cancel any financial obligations created by the registration such as meals, materials, etc. CESA 4 reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by e-mail or phone if a workshop is cancelled. If a participant is a 'no show' the school will be billed for the registration fee, or loss of the 'free' attendance slot.
Dietary Restrictions:
Because of the number of meals served, number of ingredients used, and food product changes from vendors, we cannot guarantee dietary restrictions as indicated in a user's myQuickReg profile will be accommodated. Participants with dietary restrictions such as food allergies should plan to bring their own refreshments.
Weather Conditions:
If a workshop has been cancelled due to weather conditions, every effort will be made to reschedule the workshop. If weather conditions are questionable, please call CESA 4 Voice Mail at (608) 786-4800; Toll Free (800) 514-3075. A message will be posted regarding workshop weather cancellations.
Additional Accommodations:
If you need an accommodation to participate including interpreter services (sign language or other spoken language) please email the workshop contact to set up these services. A two-week notice is appreciated.
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