If you're like me, you've heard this sentiment before; often, scoffingly directed by an adult toward a child/young person with a behavior they have interpreted to be 'ungrateful.' Can you hear it in your mind's eye?

As you may have guessed based on our generosity-themed SEL Corner's this month, our mindful moment this month might follow suit. Check out this clip of Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD talking about the 'attitudes' of mindfulness, specifically, gratitude and generosity. Listen to him expound on the interconnectedness between these "different ways of understanding what mindfulness is really about." 

For more clips from Jon Kabat-Zinn on his "9 mindfulness attitudes," just run a search on YouTube "Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness Attitudes," and you can hear more from Kabat-Zinn on many vital components of our various mindful practices. 

Access free mindfulness resources from Jon Kabat-Zinn at https://jonkabat-zinn.com/.

May you be well, 

May you have peace, 

May you have joy and rest in this season. 

With warmest wishes to each of you in this season of gratitude and generosity, 

Abigail J. Blodgett, B.S., NH ASMP

ACROSS NH Social and Emotional Learning Coordinator

You are Invited!

The ACROSS NH Social, Emotional, and Mindful Learning (SEML) Community of Practices are open to new members. Consider joining the next community of practice to participate in a mindful moment for yourself and engage in thoughtful, supportive discussion amongst colleagues! 

This SEML Community of Practice is for out of school time staff, site directors, and directors. We will focus on the guiding principles of social, emotional, and mindfulness learning in OST programs, share resources, practices, and collaborate with like-minded colleagues. Participants will walk away with a refocused lens on implementing SEL in OST. All sessions are virtual and meet from 10:15-11:30am on Zoom. Click here for a flyer!

Tuesday, November 14

Thursday, January 11

Thursday, February 8

Tuesday, March 13

Thursday, April 18

Tuesday, May 7

Register for any date you choose in NHCIS, or email Abigail Blodgett, ACROSS NH SEL Coordinator, at ablodgett@acrossnh.org.  Professional development hours are awarded in NHCIS.