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Mindfulness2015r1
The document provides information about an upcoming presentation on mindfulness and exceptionalities. It will cover: 1) Learning at least three new things that can be applied during presentations. 2) Having fun while covering different exceptionalities important to the audience. 3) Learning how to apply mindfulness strategies to help students and oneself. The presentation will be led by Sean Murphy, Principal of The Matheny School, and Denise Micheletti, Chief Nursing Officer of Matheny. It will discuss research on emotional intelligence and mindfulness, applications of mindfulness at Matheny, and ideas for application in other settings.
Mindfulness2015r1
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- 2. Instructional OutcomesInstructional Outcomes Thateveryone 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
- 5. Who Are You?WhoAre You?
- 6. Matheny’s main campusis 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
- 7. MathenyMatheny’’s Primary StudentsPrimary Student PopulationPopulation Cerebral PalsyCerebral Palsy Spina BifidaSpina Bifida Lesch Nyhan SyndromeLesch Nyhan Syndrome Severe seizure disordersSevere seizure disorders
- 8. Middle States™ accreditedschoolMiddle States™ accredited school JCAHO™ accredited hospitalJCAHO™ accredited hospital CARF™ accredited agencyCARF™ accredited agency Matheny AccreditationsMatheny Accreditations
- 9. The Matheny SchoolTheMatheny 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 24Hour 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
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- 12. AgendaAgenda Mindfulness Basics foruse 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 Presentin the momentPresent in the moment Non-verbal communicationNon-verbal communication Control –Control – “The Shark interaction”“The Shark interaction”
- 14. Research and ResourcesResearchand Resources Bradberry, T., & Greaves, J. (2009). Emotional intelligence 2.0.
- 15. Research and ResourcesResearchand Resources Self-AwarenessSelf-Awareness Self-ManagementSelf-Management Social AwarenessSocial Awareness Relationship ManagementRelationship Management
- 16. Research and ResourcesResearchand 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 ResourcesResearchand Resources Self-ManagementSelf-Management BreatheBreathe Sleep On ItSleep On It SmileSmile Control of Self TalkControl of Self Talk
- 18. Research and ResourcesResearchand Resources Social AwarenessSocial Awareness Greet People by NameGreet People by Name Watch Body LanguageWatch Body Language Go People WatchingGo People Watching
- 19. Research and ResourcesResearchand 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 ResourcesResearchand 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 ResourcesResearchand Resources Be Impeccable with Your Word Don’t Take Anything Personally Don’t Make Assumptions Always Do Your Best
- 22. Mindset-new pyschology ofMindset-newpyschology 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 mindsetGrowyour 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 mindsetGrowyour 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 mindsetGrowyour 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 mindsetGrowyour 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 ResourcesResearchand Resources Smart, J. (2013). Clarity: Clear mind, better performance, bigger results. Chichester: Capstone.
- 28. Research and ResourcesResearchand Resources Hamster Wheel InsightInsight PerceptionPerception Inside-Out vs Outside InInside-Out vs Outside In
- 29. Research and ResourcesResearchand Resources Habitual Thought Patterns StressStress The Power of PresenceThe Power of Presence
- 30. Research and ResourcesResearchand Resources Smart, J. (2013). Clarity: Clear mind, better performance, bigger results. Chichester: Capstone.
- 31. Application at MathenyApplicationat Matheny Communication In-servicesCommunication In-services Shared VisionShared Vision Four AgreementsFour Agreements Cultural CompetenceCultural Competence YogaYoga Mindfulness TrainingMindfulness Training
- 32. Application at MathenyApplicationat 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 DiscussionApplicationand 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
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