Transforming Teaching and Learning through Mindfulness

"Transforming Teaching and Learning through Mindfulness Based Restorative Practices" By Annie O’Shaughnessy explores the synergistic relationship between mindfulness and Restorative Practices (RP) in educational settings. Drawing on her personal journey and professional experience, Annie argues that truly transformative learning communities arise when educators shift from merely doing RP to being restorative. This involves cultivating their own wisdom and compassion through mindfulness, which in turn enhances empathy and reduces emotional reactivity – essential qualities for effective restorative work.