NYKids’ Deep Dive Podcast: Mindfulness: What Does it Really Mean? How Can Educators Apply It? Dr. Schussler Breaks It Down
We’re excited to announce episode two of the NYKids Deep Dive, a new podcast series featuring the voices of educators, researchers, and advocates for high-quality educational opportunities from across New York State.
In our second episode, NYKids Research Assistants Jessie Tobin and Paul Guay talk with Dr. Deborah Schussler, Professor in the Department of Educational Policy and Leadership at the University of Albany, SUNY about mindfulness and how its application can improve the well-being of teachers and students.
Dr. Schussler’s research focuses on the impact of mindfulness-based interventions on the wellbeing of educators and students. We had a blast discussing emerging research and future directions for mindfulness interventions in P-12 education.
This episode also features an Audio Abstract! Just like the abstract of an academic paper, this brief version of our podcast gives you a concise summary of an episode— helping you decide if it’s relevant to your work and interests. Find the 10-minute audio abstract alongside the full 50-minute interview and choose whichever version fits your schedule.
A sneak peek of the topics covered and key takeaways:
- What is Mindfulness and what are some common misconceptions about it?
- What does current research say about the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in schools?
- What does mindfulness and mindfulness-based practice look like in education systems?
- Should my school adopt a mindfulness-based program? What should I consider when evaluating programs?
- BONUS guided mindfulness exercise (at the 42-minute mark)!
We invite you to listen to the full conversation or abstract on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
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