2. Instructional OutcomesInstructional Outcomes
That everyone will learn at least three new things that they can use during theThat everyone will learn at least three new things that they can use during the
presentationpresentation
That we will have funThat we will have fun
That we will cover different exceptionalities that are important to our audienceThat we will cover different exceptionalities that are important to our audience
That we will learn how to apply these things to help our students and ourselvesThat we will learn how to apply these things to help our students and ourselves
3. Sean MurphySean Murphy
MA: In School LeadershipMA: In School Leadership
BA: Special EducationBA: Special Education
Principal, The Matheny SchoolPrincipal, The Matheny School
Adjunct Professor, College of St. ElizabethAdjunct Professor, College of St. Elizabeth
Advisory Board, Centenary CollegeAdvisory Board, Centenary College
e-mail:e-mail: smurphy@matheny.orgsmurphy@matheny.org
4. Denise MichelettiDenise Micheletti
M.S. in Health Care AdministrationM.S. in Health Care Administration
B.S. Health Care AdministrationB.S. Health Care Administration
RN from Hospital of University of PennsylvaniaRN from Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
Chief Nursing Officer, MathenyChief Nursing Officer, Matheny
Board member of the Northern Chapter of DDNABoard member of the Northern Chapter of DDNA
Consulted in I/DD in (5) statesConsulted in I/DD in (5) states
e-mail:e-mail: Dmicheletti@matheny.orgDmicheletti@matheny.org
6. Matheny’s main campus is located in
Peapack, NJ. Matheny is home and school to 103
adults and children with developmental
disabilities.
In addition to their primary diagnoses many
children and adults, have a long list of associated
clinical conditions such as vision and hearing
deficits, seizure disorders, cognitive impairments
and dysphagia, with resulting aspiration problems.
About MathenyAbout Matheny
9. The Matheny SchoolThe Matheny School
99% of faculty are highly qualified teachers99% of faculty are highly qualified teachers
Paraprofessionals (Paraprofessionals (60 college credits or better60 college credits or better))
Integrated therapiesIntegrated therapies
IEP driven educational processIEP driven educational process
Affiliated with multiple colleges and universities as aAffiliated with multiple colleges and universities as a
teaching institutionteaching institution
10. Matheny HospitalMatheny Hospital
24 Hour medical and personal care24 Hour medical and personal care
Matheny Center of Medicine and DentistryMatheny Center of Medicine and Dentistry
Transportation departmentTransportation department
Early Intervention ProgramEarly Intervention Program
Seven different kinds of therapiesSeven different kinds of therapies
Affiliated with multiple Universities and CollegesAffiliated with multiple Universities and Colleges
12. AgendaAgenda
Mindfulness Basics for use in ManagementMindfulness Basics for use in Management
Research and ResourcesResearch and Resources
Application at MathenyApplication at Matheny
Ideas for application in your settingIdeas for application in your setting
QuestionsQuestions
13. Mindfulness BasicsMindfulness Basics
Present in the momentPresent in the moment
Non-verbal communicationNon-verbal communication
Control –Control – “The Shark interaction”“The Shark interaction”
15. Research and ResourcesResearch and Resources
Self-AwarenessSelf-Awareness
Self-ManagementSelf-Management
Social AwarenessSocial Awareness
Relationship ManagementRelationship Management
16. Research and ResourcesResearch and Resources
Self-AwarenessSelf-Awareness
Good & Bad FeelingsGood & Bad Feelings
Feel Your Emotions PhysicallyFeel Your Emotions Physically
Keep a Journal About Your EmotionsKeep a Journal About Your Emotions
17. Research and ResourcesResearch and Resources
Self-ManagementSelf-Management
BreatheBreathe
Sleep On ItSleep On It
SmileSmile
Control of Self TalkControl of Self Talk
18. Research and ResourcesResearch and Resources
Social AwarenessSocial Awareness
Greet People by NameGreet People by Name
Watch Body LanguageWatch Body Language
Go People WatchingGo People Watching
19. Research and ResourcesResearch and Resources
Relationship ManagementRelationship Management
Build TrustBuild Trust
Acknowledge the Other Person’sAcknowledge the Other Person’s
FeelingsFeelings
Explain Your DecisionsExplain Your Decisions
20. Research and ResourcesResearch and Resources
Ruiz, M. (1997). The Four Agreements: A PracticalRuiz, M. (1997). The Four Agreements: A Practical
Guide to Personal Freedom. San Rafael, Calif.: Amber-Guide to Personal Freedom. San Rafael, Calif.: Amber-
Allen Pub.Allen Pub.
21. Research and ResourcesResearch and Resources
Be Impeccable with Your Word
Don’t Take Anything Personally
Don’t Make Assumptions
Always Do Your Best
22. Mindset-new pyschology ofMindset-new pyschology of
successsuccess
Mindsets-Parents, coaches, teachers- where doMindsets-Parents, coaches, teachers- where do
mindsets come from?mindsets come from?
Beliefs in developing abilities, in our studentsBeliefs in developing abilities, in our students
and our staffand our staff
Create an organization that prizes theCreate an organization that prizes the
development of ability-watch the leaders emergedevelopment of ability-watch the leaders emerge
23. Grow your mindsetGrow your mindset
Are you a fixed mindset or a growth mindsetAre you a fixed mindset or a growth mindset
workplace?workplace?
How do you act toward others in yourHow do you act toward others in your
workplace?workplace?
Consider ways to help your employeesConsider ways to help your employees
develop on the job: Workshops; Coachingdevelop on the job: Workshops; Coaching
sessions; Team scenariossessions; Team scenarios
Think how to root out our elitism and create aThink how to root out our elitism and create a
culture of self examination, openculture of self examination, open
communication, and team workcommunication, and team work
24. Grow your mindsetGrow your mindset
Are you a fixed mindset or a growth mindsetAre you a fixed mindset or a growth mindset
workplace?workplace?
Are there ways you can be less defensiveAre there ways you can be less defensive
about your mistakes?about your mistakes?
Could you profit more from the feedback youCould you profit more from the feedback you
get?get?
25. Grow your mindsetGrow your mindset
How do you act toward others in yourHow do you act toward others in your
workplace?workplace?
Do you affirm your status by demeaningDo you affirm your status by demeaning
others?others?
Do you ever try to hold back employeesDo you ever try to hold back employees
because they threaten you?because they threaten you?
26. Grow your mindsetGrow your mindset
Consider ways to help your employeesConsider ways to help your employees
develop on the job: Workshops; Coachingdevelop on the job: Workshops; Coaching
sessions; Team scenariossessions; Team scenarios
Well placed support and growthWell placed support and growth
promoting feedback help!!promoting feedback help!!
Create more learning experiences forCreate more learning experiences for
yourself- Only you can change you!!yourself- Only you can change you!!
27. Research and ResourcesResearch and Resources
Smart, J. (2013). Clarity: Clear mind,
better performance, bigger results.
Chichester: Capstone.
28. Research and ResourcesResearch and Resources
Hamster Wheel
InsightInsight
PerceptionPerception
Inside-Out vs Outside InInside-Out vs Outside In
29. Research and ResourcesResearch and Resources
Habitual Thought Patterns
StressStress
The Power of PresenceThe Power of Presence
30. Research and ResourcesResearch and Resources
Smart, J. (2013). Clarity: Clear
mind, better performance, bigger
results. Chichester: Capstone.
31. Application at MathenyApplication at Matheny
Communication In-servicesCommunication In-services
Shared VisionShared Vision
Four AgreementsFour Agreements
Cultural CompetenceCultural Competence
YogaYoga
Mindfulness TrainingMindfulness Training
32. Application at MathenyApplication at Matheny
Interdisciplinary Team Sessions at least quarterly to practiceInterdisciplinary Team Sessions at least quarterly to practice
improved communication methodsimproved communication methods
Open discussion sessions with CNA’s, teachers, paraprofessionals,Open discussion sessions with CNA’s, teachers, paraprofessionals,
and managers to “clear the air”and managers to “clear the air”
Team building sessions with leaders to assess honestly whichTeam building sessions with leaders to assess honestly which
management techniques worked, and which did not!management techniques worked, and which did not!
Convey that the organization values learning, perseverance, and notConvey that the organization values learning, perseverance, and not
just ready made geniusjust ready made genius
33. Application and DiscussionApplication and Discussion
QuestionsQuestions
How can are you going to try this with yourself?
How can you put this into practice?
““The praised Generation”- staff who cannot handle feedbackThe praised Generation”- staff who cannot handle feedback
Body language, the power is in the palm of your
hands | Allan Pease | TEDxMacquarieUniversity
