Well-being in Students and Teachers Study

MBSEL for educators is a program designed to improve teachers' ability to deal with stress and enhance their well-being and teaching. Lessons include: (1) Introduction to the Science, (2) Brain, Attention, \& Well-being, (3) Positive Neuroscience, (4) Mindful Teaching, (5) Embracing Self-Compassion, (6) Finding Your Compass: Intentions for Mindful Living. This 2-hour program is self-paced and delivered online.

MBSEL program for students consists of 17 lessons taught about once a week (40-50 minutes per lesson). The core mindfulness program practices (done every day for 3 minutes three times a day) consist of focusing on one's breathing and attentive listening to a single resonant sound. The lessons focus on promoting prosocial behavior (e.g., kindness, altruism), resiliency, well-being, and reducing stress in students. It also incorporates an eco-behavioral systems orientation.