29 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction intervention for elementary school teachers: a pilot study Table 2 Content MBSR program Theme of session Mindfulness exercises (Psycho-)education 1. Automatic pilot – Raisin exercise – Bodyscan – Introduction mindfulness – Contrast between attention and the automatic pilot 2. Observe clearly – Bodyscan – Sitting meditation with focus on breath – Imagery exercise to demonstrate relationship between thoughts and feelings – Seeing exercise to: a) demonstrate the difference between observation and interpretation, b) to discuss dealing with sensory input 3. To do- to be – Sitting meditation with focus on breath, body and sounds – Floor yoga practices – 3-minutes breathing space – Exploration of pleasant events with attention for the interrelatedness of feelings, thoughts and bodily sensations 4. Staying present – Sitting meditation with focus on breath, body, sounds, thoughts, feelings and choiceless awareness – Standing yoga practices – 3-minutes breathing space – Exploration of unpleasant events with attention for the interrelatedness of feelings, thoughts and bodily sensations – Initial exploration of standard reactions to stress 5. Stress respons versus Stress reaction – Sitting meditation with focus on breath, body, sounds, thoughts and feelings – Floor yoga practices – 3-minutes breathing space – Reflection on intention of participating – Psychoeducation about reacting versus responding in stressful situations 6. Mindful communication – Standing yoga practices – Sitting meditation with focus on breath, body, sounds, thoughts, feelings and choiceless awareness – 3-minutes breathing space – Exercise in mindful listening and speaking – Nonverbal communication exercise Silent day – Varying meditation exercises – Silent lunch and tea break 7. Work-life balance – Bodyscan/yoga practices – Sitting meditation with focus on breath, body, sounds, thoughts, feelings and choiceless awareness – 3-minutes breathing space – Exercise on taking care of yourself by examining how to improve balance in life 2
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