Jon Kabat-Zinn

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Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., is a scientist, writer, and meditation teacher engaged in bringing mindfulness into the mainstream of medicine and society. He gives public talks and workshops throughout the world on mindfulness and its applications for moving toward greater sanity and balance in today's multitasking, high-speed world. He is professor of medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where he was founding executive director of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society, and founder and former director of its world-renowned Stress Reduction Clinic. He is the author of numerous books, including Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain and Illness, Coming to Our Senses and Wherever You Go There You Are.

Mindfulness has expanded into the field of business and even the military. Schools are the next logical frontier for this important tool as mindfulness teaches children to pay attention, enhances their impulse control, reduces stress for both students and teachers and helps to build community.

Dr. Kabat-Zinn will be speaking about the Role of Mindfulness in Education, a growing movement that has benefitted tens of thousands of children and their teachers.

The mission of Mindful Schools is to be a leader in the integration of mindfulness into the classroom. Mindful Schools is celebrating its fifth year bringing a 15 session mindfulness program to elementary schools throughout the Bay Area. To date, Mindful Schools has taught over 14,000 children in 50 schools. In addition, Mindful Schools offers trainings to help educators bring mindfulness into their classrooms. Mindfulness Fundamentals helps adults develop their own mindfulness practice and our Curriculum Training enables teachers to implement an effective mindfulness program with their students.

Dr. Kabat-Zinn has been a strong supporter of Mindful Schools since our inception and we are very grateful to him for doing this benefit for us. Proceeds from this event will pay for scholarships for schools and for teachers who wish to take our training programs.

Ticket prices for this event are $25, $45, $65 and $250. Student tickets are $15 and available in the fourth price zone. (Student ID will be checked at the door.) $250 tickets include event admission, a wine and cheese reception prior to the event, parking, and a signed book.

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