Mindfulness Offerings for Schools, Companies and Personal Empowerment

Let's collaborate to create a workshop that helps promote inner wisdom and peace!
Alisa Wissell
203-395-9854
[email protected]
It was great to have Alisa Wissell present to our high school teachers.  In our current world we are constantly pulled in so many directions and educators are especially vulnerable to this.  As a result, it has become harder and harder for teachers to meet the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of their students.  The professional development that Alisa provided gave teachers strategies to focus on mindfulness for themselves, as well as steps to take in guiding their students through mental breaks and thoughtful reflection.  The feedback from our teachers was great and they were very appreciative of the unique learning opportunity.  I am excited to continue to work with Alisa in providing our staff similar experiences in the future.”
Paul N. Jones, Ed.D.
Principal
Pomperaug High School
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Mindfulness in Schools

As a former middle school teacher, I understand first hand, the many demands and stress that both teachers and school faculty face on a daily basis. I am thrilled to be able to offer my experience as a teacher with my personal love and passion for the practice of yoga and mindfulness to help support your school community. Now more than ever, mindfulness tools are crucial in supporting academic, social and emotional well-being. 

What is mindfulness?  Mindfulness is the quality of paying attention in an open, balanced and curious way. Mindfulness can be applied to all sensory experience, thoughts, and emotions. 
 
What are the benefits of mindfulness in schools?  30+ years of research has shown the benefits of mindfulness in adults to range from decreased stress and chronic pain to improved emotional and mental well-being. This, plus emerging research on children, offers compelling evidence to support using mindfulness in education. The application of mindfulness by students may improve academic achievement, mental health, and inter- and intra-personal relationships. Studies find that learning mindfulness benefits students in terms of improved:
  • Attention 
  • Empathy and understanding of others 
  • Emotion regulation 
  • Social skills
  • Test anxiety and stress
  • Behavior in School
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Mindfulness Presentations for School Faculty:

Teaching is a stressful job! Learn mindfulness practices for self-care, and discover how mindfulness can help create safe, effective, and nurturing classrooms.

  • Benefits of mindfulness in the classroom
  • Strategies on how teachers can practice strategies for mindful communication, mindful teaching, and teaching mindfulness to students
  • How faculty can practice their own self care and mindfulness so they can teach with purpose, passion and presence and manage stress to avoid burnout.
  • takeaways for staff
  • I can also come into individual classrooms during the school day to teach mindfulness with students and their teacher.

My style of presentation is to balance information with staff interaction and engagement. This has always been my philosophy in my own classroom which enables the students to learn through hands-on engagement and  experience.

Mindfulness Classes for Students:

I am trained to teach mindfulness curriculum to grades K-12 and strive to meet your vision and budget. Whether it is teaching mindfulness during the school day weaved within the classroom schedule or offering workshops for kids in an after school enrichment program,  I am happy to create and tailor a effective and meaningful program that works for your school community.

Please email me at [email protected]  or you can call me at 203-395-9854 to set up a time to collaborate! I look forward to connecting and supporting your school community.


Mindfulness Presentations for Companies Live or Zoom!

Increased performance, enhanced focus, and improved teamwork are just a few of the many benefits of  promoting mindfulness in the workplace! Participants are encouraged to bring these practices into all areas of their life.

Why Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a time tested awareness practice that has been used in medical settings for four decades as an aid for people coping with stress and chronic conditions. Mindfulness and meditation is now used in many organizational and corporate settings since it is scientifically proven to improve efficiency and clarity of mind and have been shown to reduce sick time by improving the immune system.

My goal is to tailor a workshop that helps support your vision and needs whether it is a 30-45 minute Zoom interactive workshop or supporting you in person at your location.

I am looking forward to supporting your company. Let's connect to create a program that suits your needs and budget!

I can be contacted through email at [email protected] and 203-395-9854

Mindfulness for Personal Empowerment

Whether you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed by life or simply want to connect more to yourself, I am happy to meet with you one on one, with your child, as a couple, family or community.

It brings me pure joy  to teach mindfulness strategies to help you anchor your soul so you can be more present and joyful in life. Yoga and/or Reiki can also be offered as additional benefits  and tools for nurturing your mind, body and spirit. 

Contact me and I am happy to hear your goals so I can help support you. All conversations are kept confidential. I am grateful for you sharing with me and of course will always honor our connection.

[email protected] or 203-395-9854





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