Beyond Thinking : Cultivating Awareness and Well-Being in Education / Juan-Diego Estrada.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Estrada, Juan-Diego, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mindfulness (Psychology).

Students--Mental health.

Students.

Teacher morale.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (192 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2026.

System Details:

text file rdaft

Summary:

Beyond Thinking presents a radical idea: while thinking is the superstar of education, the pervasive crisis of student mental health and chronic teacher stress proves we must learn to go beyond thinking to find well-being and wisdom. This book offers an essential roadmap for cultivating mindfulness—the awareness that allows us to use our powerful minds as tools without being trapped by unhelpful patterns like the inner critic or the worry spiral. Backed by neuroscience and grounded in practical skills, Beyond Thinking shows how education can align with the universal aspiration of well-being. It highlights how meaningful transformation in education begins with the adults, leading to a lasting impact on students.

Contents:

Preface Chapter 1: Understanding Our Thinking Minds Chapter 2: When Thinking Becomes a Trap Chapter 3: Understanding Mindfulness - Beyond the Thinking Mind Chapter 4: Cultivating Mindfulness - Attitudes and Skills Chapter 5: The Science of Mindfulness Chapter 6: Going Beyond Thinking in Education Chapter 7: Change Begins with Us Chapter 8: Mindfulness Practices Chapter 9: Interpersonal Practices and Aware Classrooms Chapter 10: Transforming Schools One Person at a Time. Your Personal Journey Chapter 11: A Future Beyond Thinking Resources

ISBN:

9798216450719

OCLC:

1581932205