Breathe. Connect. Teach.

When / Where

5 Nov 2025 – 6 Nov 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Asia/Hong Kong

This workshop provides a practical and compassionate introduction to mindfulness for those who work with children in school settings. Participants will learn evidence-informed practices to support emotional regulation, reduce stress, and cultivate presence in their relationships. Through guided experiences, group reflection, and gentle inquiry, the workshop empowers educators to bring mindfulness into daily experiences and model its principles for children and youth. The workshop honors the diverse challenges faced by educators, offering tools to respond with greater calm, clarity, and compassion—toward themselves and others.

Objectives
Participants will be able to:

  • Practice foundational mindfulness techniques to support self-awareness and stress reduction.
  • Develop emotional regulation and self-compassion skills.
  • Communicate more mindfully with children and adults.
  • Integrate mindfulness into caregiving and educational routines.
  • Create environments of safety, connection, and calm.

Outline 
Day 1: Mindful Foundations & Inner Resources

  • Introduction to grounding practices
  • Foundations of mindfulness
    • What mindfulness is and isn’t
    • The role of attention and presence
    • The nervous system and stress response
  • Introduction to mindful breathing and the body scan for grounding and awareness
  • Working with emotions
    • Understanding emotional reactivity
    • The pause: creating space to respond
    • Introduction to the RAIN practice
  • Guided practices
    • Self-soothing breath
    • RAIN: working with difficult emotions
  • Reflection & discussion
    • Journaling: identifying emotional patterns
    • Small group sharing
  • Compassion and self-care
    • Importance of self-compassion in caregiving roles
    • Navigating burnout and boundary-setting
  • Introduction to loving-kindness meditation
  • Introduction to home practice

Day 2: Mindful Relationships & Integration

  • Mindful movement
  • Mindful Communication
    • Deep listening and presence
    • Responding vs. reacting in conversations
    • Using mindfulness to de-escalate conflict
  • Introduction to the 3-minute breathing space
  • Mindfulness in Everyday Experiences
    • Embedding practice in routines (e.g., meals, transitions, play)
    • Creating calm environments
    • Developmentally appropriate ways to introduce mindfulness to children
  • Integration & Next Steps
  • Gratitudes

Presenter’s Profile
Jill S. is a social and emotional learning consultant and coach based out of Bellingham, WA, USA. In her  28-year career, she has worked in American and Chinese public and independent schools with young people (ages 2-18) and their families as a teacher, school administrator, and a social and emotional learning specialist. She holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from DePaul University in Chicago, IL, USA. She seeks to help teachers, students, families, and schools focus on their strengths and learn additional tools to increase their wellness. Her vision is to share the wellness perspective with as many people, educators, and parents as possible so that cultures become healthier places that welcome and care for everyone.

Methodology
Didactic instruction, videos, lesson modeling, large and small group discussions, small group work, gallery walks, self-assessment, verbal and written reflection, and case studies.

Target Audience
Teachers, counselors, and administrators serving students ages 3-18.

Fees
1 person: HKD7497.00/person
2 to 4 person: HKD6697.00/person
5 person & more: HKD5497.00/person

Venue
Hong Kong (exact location to be advised)
Visa Requirements on Entering Hong Kong

Other Details
Duration: 2 days, 12 hours
Closing Date: 15 Sep 2025

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