Being Mindful & Reflective Carrie Gottschalk, MS, LMHP Extension Educator NE Extension carrie.gottschalk@unl.edu

“ . . .it is not possible to work on behalf of human beings to try to help them without having powerful feelings aroused in yourself.” Jeree Pawl

“(We need) leadership that is tough enough to demand a great deal from everyone, and leadership that is tender enough to encourage the heart.” - Thomas J. Sergiovanni

role playing field application case studies guided reflection self-analysis clinical supervision Attitudes, values Professional development that does not produce change is as useful as a parachute that opens after the first bounce. ~ PJ McWilliam guided reflection follow-up plans coaching role playing field application Skill (learning outcomes from low to high) Desired impact demonstration observation interviewing problem solving brainstorming discussion reading lecture Knowledge reading lecture Awareness Complexity of balancing learner needs, content, and methodology – who, what, how *ACTIVITY – WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF “GUIDED REFLECTION & SELF-ANALYSIS”? Low High Complexity of synthesis and application required A model for matching training approach to desired training outcomes and complexity of application (Winton, McCollum, & Catlett, 1997 ; adapted from Harris, 1980)

The ultimate goal of reflective practice is to ensure effective personal leadership growth, inspire teamwork and have positive outcomes for our early childhood learning environments. Shahmoon Shannok,2009

Key Concepts Mindfulness Self-Regulation Self-Reflection

Mindfulness is BEING in the here and now, being present, being mindful. It is NOT being lost in thought distracted, or overwhelmed by difficult emotions. Andy Puddicombe Mindfulness YouTube video

Mindful Self-Regulation (MSR) Preventative Recovery Management Mindful Self-Regulation (MSR) Activity

Reflection is the capacity to recognize the THOUGHTS FEELINGS & INTENTIONS in ourselves & others.

Reflection is the opportunity to grow in understanding that your behaviors are linked to your inner world, and other people's behaviors are linked to their inner world, and to yours as well. Slade, 2002

Reflective Functioning Is . . . The capacity to link mental states to behavior. “I wonder . . .”

Mindset Matters Self-talk, the power of self-talk - how that gets wired into you Becoming aware of both our own internal dialogue, biases, and then ultimately feelings and how they all play out in your work . . . What are my hurdles and what are my roadblocks -- What are my biases?

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