SELF-AWARENESS & SELF- DISCIPLINE

This is FREE in PDF form!!!!!!!! This workbook was developed from my experiences as a human relations trainer. It includes guided imagery, meditation, dreams and dreamwork , and sensory awareness training. The theories, concepts, and exercises in this workbook have been applied successfully throughout the grades. In age of increasing technology, testing, and assessment that often tends to depersonalize and dehumanize learning and teaching the contents of this workbook will help teachers and parents to reach the HEARTS and SOULS of their students and children. The interesting thing is that these activities tend to stimulate the WHOLE brain, which results in better academic outcomes - a happy consequence! A site you will find useful is -http://www.wilddivine.com/wellnesslibrary/45.html

Guided Imagery

Guided Imagery has often been confused with hypnosis. One major difference is that in correct guided imagery the teacher and students cooperate in getting the various images. I emphasize that the student is always in control and can easily remove himself from the situation by opening his eyes if he becomes uncomfortable, scared, or bored. The range of uses in classrooms goes from simple imaging of curriculum such as a step-by-step tour through the digestive system to finding solutions to serious emotional problems. Phil Jackson, considered by many the greatest coach of professional basketball used imagery to help his players. In an age of stress and anxiety for even the youngest children, teaching them meditative techniques can help them deal with stress as well as increase their overall emotional, physical, and mental health. The by product is that the teacher can also benefit from this training. Meditation or relaxation training is not a plaything. It can have some serious downsides, so these are discussed to get the most from these activities.

Dreamwork

Dreamwork takes the students into an area that has mystified people for centuries. The various techniques offered demystifies dreaming, but makes them fun to experience and discuss. The “dream communities” that are developed help students become closer, learn how to be trusting and trustworthy, and often lead to healthier students.

Sensory Awareness

Sensory awareness training teaches them how to use their senses at a much higher level. The activities are fun as well as revealing. It increases their learning potentials.

Communication Training

Communication training is a series of questions that can be made into convenient booklets. The students pair off and both respond to the same open-ended statements. Very effective in getting them to know one another. Great for increasing multicultural and gender understanding and are proactive in warding off misunderstanding.