Panic Attacks in Tests and Exams (Grade 12)
WHAT’S THE ISSUE: Having panic attacks in tests and exams is NOT a life sentence. Modern Psychology has advanced in leaps and bounds. We now have a gentle, powerful mindfulness technique…
Yoga and Mindfulness for Anxiety, Body Image, and Eating Disorders
GUEST WRITER [Jana Kyriakou]: How can yoga and mindfulness help with healing anxiety, negative body–image and eating disorders? Jana Kyriakou is a certified and experienced teacher in mindfulness, yoga, and yoga therapy. In this…
EFT Tapping for School Staff
WHAT’S UP: My advice for how best to introduce EFT tapping skills to kids in schools/in the home is to do so through what Ash Buchanan calls a Benefit Mindset….
Growth Mindset Training in Class
WHAT’S THE ISSUE: Tired of seeing your students completely disregard all the work you put into giving them meaningful feedback on their tests / exams / research projects / coursework? Try…
Bringing EFT into Greek Primary Schools
GUEST WRITER: How can Primary School teachers help their students tap into learning and wellness using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)? Marina Koutra answers that question by sharing practical advice, resources, and real-life examples from…
How to Disconnect to Reconnect
GUEST WRITER: Can we disconnect to reconnect? In this article, IB MYP/DP teacher and Wellbeing/Finance Educator, Shien Victoria Zutshi, talks about: how disconnecting from your daily routine helps you reconnect to yourself…
Eleni Vardaki’s Keynote at UPAEP IB Students Global Conference
COMING UP: The first global IB Conference for IB Diploma students organized by Prepas UPAEP IB School leaders in Puebla, Mexico. IB alumni keynote speakers and current IB Diploma student…
Why We All Need to Play
GUEST WRITER: The foundation for student wellbeing in Secondary School is created in Primary School, and play is paramount to children’s wellbeing. That’s why I’m delighted to introduce you to…
Mindfulness in Schools: Conspiracy or Catalyst for Change?
WHAT’S THE ISSUE: Is mindfulness in schools a conspiracy or a catalyst for change? Mindfulness naysayers in education range from conspiracy theorists to leaders who claim mindfulness initiatives in education…
Reducing Student Anxiety, Improving Student Wellbeing
WHAT’S THE ISSUE: Are stress and anxiety the same thing? Reducing student anxiety is one of my areas of expertise. I work with kids and adult students whose anxiety is affecting their…