MER

• introduction to Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation

  • Duration:1 week
  • Objective Introduce the concepts of mindfulness and emotional regulation and their benefits.
  • 3D Art designs

• Core Mindfulness Practices: worksheets, daily studies, gratitude journal, check in with instructors daily to report

  • Duration: 4 weeks
  • Objective:Teach basic mindfulness practices.
  • Session 1:Mindful Breathing
  • Session 2:Build customized musical instruments learn a mindfulness musical melody
  • Session 3:Acceptance commitment therapy worksheets
  • Session :Mindful Movement
  • Emotional Regulation Techniques

• Duration:4 weeks

  • Objective: Provide tools for recognizing and managing emotions.
  • Session 1: Identifying Emotions
  • Session 2: Thought-Emotion Connection
  • Session 3: Techniques for Managing Strong Emotions
  • Session 3: Techniques for Managing Strong Emotions

• Integrating Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation

  • Duration: 4 weeks
  • Objective: Combine mindfulness and emotional regulation strategies.
  • Session 1: Applying Mindfulness to Daily Life
  • Session 2: Mindfulness in Social Interactions
  • Session 3: Mindfulness for Academic Success
  • Session 4: Long-term Strategies for Well-being

• Practice and Reflection

  • Duration: 2 weeks
  • Objective: Encourage daily practice and self-reflection.
  • Session 1: Developing a Personal Practice
  • Session 2: Reflection and Sharing Experiences

• Program Wrap-Up and Evaluation

  • Duration: 1 week
  • Objective: Review the program, gather feedback, and plan for future practice.

MER CURRICULUM IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING RESEARCH:

1. Jon Kabat-Zinn: Pioneering work in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). - Kabat-Zinn, J. (1990). Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness*.
2. Daniel J. Siegel: Research on mindfulness and its impact on brain development in children. - Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2011). *The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind*.
3. Susan Kaiser Greenland: Specialized in teaching mindfulness to children. - Greenland, S. K. (2016).Mindful Games: Sharing Mindfulness and Meditation with Children, Teens, and Families.
4. Patricia Jennings: Work on the impact of mindfulness in education. - Jennings, P. A. (2015). Mindfulness for Teachers: Simple Skills for Peace and Productivity in the Classroom.
5. Mark Greenberg: Research on social-emotional learning (SEL). - Greenberg, M. T., & Kusche, C. A. (1993). *The PATHS Curriculum: Promoting Alternative Thinking S