Mindful Practices

10/21/2025

📣 Attention, Illinois school administrators! SDIG 2025-26 grants are opening soon! The budget allocation timeline is critical. Let’s work together early so you don't miss key deadlines.

Did you know that your school can use SDIG funds for:

✅ Class Catalyst’s' Student Voiced SEL software (multi-year licensing available) and database
✅ Engaging professional development conferences & seminars with Carla Tantillo Philibert and the Mindful Practices team
✅ Anxiety Calming and Grounding well-being workbooks for students and staff

Schools that plan early get the best support for their communities. We've made it simple, and our services align directly with allowable SDIG budget lines!

📅 Find out more here! https://ow.ly/5JCC50XfJaw or schedule a free planning session with DeAndre Short at Deandre.S@ClassCatalyst.com.
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Schools across Chicago are using SDIG funds, and Mindful Practices has aligned its services directly with CPS allowable purchases.

10/17/2025

🍝 Happy National Pasta Day! Today we are celebrating comfort, nourishment, and the small joys that keep us grounded.

Just like a good pasta dish brings people together, our Workplace Well-Being Certification helps educators connect, reset, and sustain themselves through meaningful practices of self-care and community support.

Taking care of others starts with taking care of ourselves, whether through mindful moments or a well-deserved bowl of pasta! 🥰

Dig in and learn more here: https://ow.ly/VuvI50XbP9B

10/15/2025

🫧 Clean hands are more than a hygiene habit—they are a foundation for community care. This Global Handwashing Day, we are lifting up the connection between physical health and emotional well-being. 🧼

Through our Workplace Well-Being Certification, educators learn how to establish daily routines that promote their health, reduce stress, and foster a stronger school culture. When staff feel well-supported, students benefit too.

Small, consistent practices—like handwashing, movement breaks, and mindful pauses—make a big impact. Wellness starts with what we do every day!

Scrub in with us and register for the cert today! https://ow.ly/wIaC50XbQNf

10/07/2025

🍂 October invites reflection, not rush. 🍂

We love this Forbes piece by psychologist Mark Travers on October Theory! https://ow.ly/n6l650X7OpN

The idea that the final three months of the year are not a frantic finish line but a runway for intentional growth.

At Mindful Practices, we see this same truth every day in classrooms and communities: sustainable growth starts with awareness, not willpower. Just like October Theory suggests, our work helps students and educators pause, notice, and practice in ways that honor both their energy and humanity.

Whether it’s through self-reflection, emotional regulation, or mindful goal setting, October is the perfect time to enjoy a gentle reset.

✨ What would it look like to close out 2025 with reflection instead of rush?

October theory can look good on paper but, like any other productivity system, can fail if you’re not realistic about it. Here are two ways to ensure it works for you.

10/03/2025

😃 A smile is contagious—spread it intentionally today! 😃

On World Smile Day, remember the power of small joys. Let's find more joy and smiles this year! Joining the Mindful Practices Adult Well-Being Cohort will bring educators opportunities to:

✨ Cultivate moments of happiness in the classroom
✨ Bring positive energy into each interaction
✨ Support your team—and yourself—in feeling seen and valued

Let's celebrate smiles, mindful moments, and connections that last beyond the school day! 🦋

Register to join the next cohort here: https://ow.ly/xOS750X4IBc

10/02/2025

🕊️ Peace begins with us. ☮️

On International Day of Nonviolence, we celebrate the power of calm, intentional action. Our team at Mindful Practices helps educators:

🌟 Model empathy and kindness in every interaction
🌟 Foster inclusive, respectful classroom communities
🌟 Lead with calm and confidence

Every mindful choice contributes to a culture of safety and respect—one classroom at a time. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/qYzK50X4IpB

Comprehensive, equity centered, and tech-driven SEL by prioritizing student and teacher well-being, fueled by student voice and agency.

10/01/2025

☕ Sip. Smile. Support your well-being. 🦋

Happy # InternationalCoffeeDay! Just like your favorite cup of coffee, taking intentional moments for yourself can energize your day. With our live online Well-Being Certification, educators can:

🌱 Cultivate joy and resilience for the adults in the classroom
🌱 Strengthen connections with colleagues
🌱 Bring mindful, positive practices into every day

Here’s to small rituals that make a big impact, because thriving together starts with you!

Learn more here! https://ow.ly/Skcl50X4InE

This certification will empower you in adult workplace well-being, nurturing holistic wellness for both your colleagues and students.

09/26/2025

✨ Teaching is deeply meaningful work that can be overwhelming at times. At Mindful Practices, we believe that when schools prioritize the well-being of staff and students, everyone thrives!

That’s why we created the School Well-Being Certification as a supportive pathway for schools to:
🌟 Strengthen community connections
🌟 Build staff capacity for staff wellness
🌟 Create sustainable systems that uplift both students and educators

This is not just another program; it is a movement toward schools where care, calm, and connection are built into the culture.

💡 Ready to explore what certification could look like for your school?
👉 Learn more and join us here: https://ow.ly/3NMS50X2qhF

09/22/2025

🍂 Happy First Day of Fall! 🍂

As the seasons change, it’s the perfect reminder for educators to pause, reset, and focus on their own well-being. This fall, take a moment to invest in yourself!

Our School Well-Being Certification offers practical strategies to help educators:
✅ Recharge your energy
✅ Build balance in your day
✅ Connect with a supportive community of peers

Fall is a season of change that invites us to make changes to best support our wellness. Join us to thrive personally and professionally this school year!

👉 Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/yv7q50WZy0u

09/18/2025

🦋 Recharge and Thrive This School Year! 🦋

✨ Educators, your dedication and energy shape your students’ day all year long. This year, Mindful Practices invites you to prioritize YOU, too. Join us to recharge and build skills to stay well and energized! 🏫

What we are offering:
🫶 The School Well-Being Certification & Admin Academy
🫶 8 online sessions (every 3rd Thursday, October 2025 to May 2026) packed with strategies to manage stress, boost wellness, and support your school community.
🫶 A special rate for Class Catalyst partners!

You give so much every day; now it’s time to focus on yourself. Enjoy this opportunity to thrive!

🔗https://ow.ly/TX0a50WZ0EI

09/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor and remember September 11th. Our hearts are with all who were impacted, and with the countless acts of bravery, compassion, and connection that emerged in the days that followed.

On September 12th, 2001, communities came together with neighbors supporting neighbors, strangers finding common ground, and people leading with empathy. In that spirit, may we each take time today to sit with one another, to listen, and to remember what unites us.

09/09/2025

We are so excited to invite ALL educators to join the next cohort of our Well-Being Certification! 🎉

This isn’t just professional development; it is personal development. You will build sustainable self-care practices, explore strategies to support others, and grow alongside a community of passionate educators who believe that thriving adults create thriving schools. 🌱

If you are looking for a way to recharge, connect, and learn tools to bring well-being into your learning community, this program is for YOU! 🦋

💛 Join us and take the next step in your well-being journey: https://ow.ly/cPpY50WUfNX