
smartEDUCATION™ Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques
Trauma-Sensitive, SEL-informed and EDI-Aware
SEL = Social and Emotional Learning | EDI = Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Why Bring smartEducation to Your School? Discover a program that:
- equips your staff to effectively manage stress and embrace challenges while preparing them to guide students to be with the ups and downs of life.
- fosters a deep sense of belonging and connection within your school community, setting the stage for improved student well-being.
Develop Effective Strategies for Challenging Situations:
Acquire strategies to relate effectively to challenging situations, ultimately improving your ability to engage with students and colleagues constructively.
Manage Stress and Foster Emotional Control:
smartEducation equips you with tools to manage stress through a greater understanding and control of emotions, empowering you to create a positive learning environment.
Prioritize Self-Care and Build Resilience:
Learn self-care techniques that foster personal and professional resilience, enhancing your ability to handle the challenges of education effectively.
Enhance Concentration and Executive Function:
Gain insights and practices to help yourself and your students enhance concentration and executive function, vital for efficient planning, decision-making, and impulse control.
Revitalize Purpose and Enhance Physical and Mental Well-being:
Experience how SMART Education can rejuvenate your sense of purpose, both personally and professionally, promoting happiness through healthy habits of the mind while cultivating overall mental and physical well-being.
Aligns with Ontario's Education Focus
- SMARTeducation™ aligns with Ontario's emphasis on enhancing mental health learning for educators and addressing stress management within the education system.
Aligns with Annual Learning Plan (ALP)
- supports the teacher's professional learning and growth by providing skills to manage stress and enhance mental health literacy.
Funding may be available through OSSTF, ETFO and other professional organizations.
smartEducation™ - A 9-Session Renewal Program
Program Structure:
smartEducation™ is a 9-session, 20-hour, evidence-based secular program, designed for all educators, including teachers, educational assistants, child and youth workers, staff, administrators, social workers, psychologists, and other helping professionals working with students.
Each session includes:
- Presentations
- Group discussion
- Experiential practices in mindfulness >
- 4-hour silent retreat
- Weekly home practice
- Engagement and Interactivity
Certification:
Successful participants receive a smartEducation Certificate of Completion.
SMART Integrates the teachings, practices and research from:
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Mindful Self-Compassion
- Mindfulness-Based Emotional Balance
- Mindful Movement
- Kindness and Compassion training
Who Should Attend
Education professionals including teachers, educational assistants, child and youth workers, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, audiologists and speech-language pathologists, physiotherapists, student support staff as well as administrators and office staff.
The program is also suitable for helping professionals who work with children and teens, including health care professionals, community leaders and staff. Previous experience with mindfulness is not required.
Organizational leaders, administrators and staff as well as community and program leaders, who are committed to creating healthy workplace environments.
FAQ's about SMART
Questions |
Answers |
What is SMART? |
An evidence-based, trauma-sensitive, SEL-informed program designed to address the needs of educators (Kindergarten to Grade 12) and professional support staff. |
What does SMART mean? |
Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques |
What is the course format? |
The 20-hour program is delivered in a workshop setting, consists of 8 x two- hour sessions, a 4-hour silent retreat and includes home practice. |
Is there a certificate available? |
Participants who have completed the requirements receive a smartEducation Certificate of Completion. |
What is ME responsible for? |
ME researches and manages the development of the evidence base for continual updating of the curriculum and training of SMART facilitators |
Who is the contact at ME? |
Heidi Bornstein,
Director, SMART Ontario |
What materials are provided? |
SMART Participant Manual |
Is there home practice? |
There is a manageable amount of home practice – between 15-20 minutes per day. |
Who is SMART for? |
Educators and helping professionals,nurses, community organizational leaders and staff. |
Who is SMART taught by? |
SMART facilitators have engaged in a 100+ comprehensive training pathway consisting of training programs (Foundations), practicums, mentoring and on-going professional development. |
Is SMART Evidence-based? |
SMARTeducation Research |
What do our SMART facilitators say about the program? |
Participants notice increased capacity to: |
What is the difference between SMART and MBSR? |
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Explicit teachings on intention, self-compassion, kindness, empathy and compassion
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How is SMART delivered? |
SMART is delivered both In-Person in Ontario and BC, and ONLINE, in a method that is highly participatory, engaging, and interactive. |
How much does it cost to take the SMART 9-session program? |
SMART FEE Winter 2023= $500.00 per person CDN |
Is there a “Train the Trainer” program |
The SMART Facilitator Training Pathway is a 100+ hour program that involves direct teacher training programs, practicums, mentoring and on-going professional development |
SMART Research by UBC |
Mental Health - Mindfulness as Professional Development smartUBC™ |
Mindfulness Everyday Refund Policy for SMART
We are confident you will find our classes enjoyable and beneficial. However, we do understand there are times when you may need to drop out of the course. Our refund policy is to provide a full refund, less a $50.00 administration fee, if the request is in writing and received by us, at least 5 business days prior to the course start. For subsequent written requests to withdraw, received by us up to 48 hours prior to the start of the second class, a refund of course fee will be given, less $100.00 to cover our costs up to that time (not including materials received). Course fees will not be refunded thereafter.
To request a refund, please send an email to payments@mindfulnesseveryday.org indicating your name, the name of the class, reason for the refund, and a phone number where you can be reached in case of questions. *Prices quoted may change without notice reflecting market changes beyond our control.
Insurance
SMART is not therapy or medical treatment. However, some insurance plans do cover health education and wellness classes. If your plan covers Mindfulness-based programs, we will provide the information you need to request reimbursement directly from your insurer.