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Title: Mindful Practices to Unwind Anxiety
Length of training: 1 hour
Explore science-backed key insights from Dr. Judson Brewer’s “Unwinding Anxiety” and practice simple mindfulness exercises to support yourself and your learning community.
Learn about Dr. Judson Brewer's work, "Unwinding Anxiety," a clinically proven plan to break the cycle of worry and fear that drives anxiety and addictive habits. Explore the science behind anxiety—how it develops, how it impacts students, and most importantly, how to help them manage it effectively. Learn how to recognize anxiety symptoms in students, understand the physiological responses behind anxious behavior, and apply simple, impactful techniques to support students in moments of distress. In addition to exploring several of his big, science-backed ideas from the text, practice a few mindfulness exercises that you can easily repeat with yourself and others in your learning communities.
Presenters:
- Stephanie Daniels, Curriculum Consultant, TIU 11
- Brett Gilliland, Director for Educational Support Services, Human Resources, and Principal of Nonpublic Schools, TIU 11
- Leanna Lawson, Program Director, AIU 3
- Carissa Noel, Program Administrator, Office of Professional Learning, BCIU 14
- Denise Shugarts, Educational Consultant, TIU 11
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Registration is open for this event until Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00 am.