emotions and cognition

"Highlights how mindfulness can be an effective tool in the classroom. Each chapter begins with a personal narrative concerning a challenge Srinivasan faced during the school day and how a specific mindfulness practice helped. The author shares what research says about the effects of mindfulness practice on academic, social, and emotional learning ... [and] introduces the complete curriculum teachers can use to incorporate mindfulness into their classroom, replete with lesson plans, PowerPoint diagrams, handouts, and homework assignments"--Provided by publisher.

"Mindfulness includes qualities of mind and heart; it provides a strong foundation for other social and emotional skills. Dealing with the emotional needs that students present every day is a complex task--perhaps particularly so for teachers of adolescents. This book describes the tools of mindful attention and shows how the practice of mindfulness can have a positive impact on teaching and learning in middle- and high-school classrooms"--Provided by publisher.

A revolution is brewing in Riaznin. As the Sovereign Auraseer, Sonya will protect the emperor from harm. But is he worth saving when whispers abound that he's a murderer?.

Discusses how much influence a person's "emotional intelligence" has on their ability to succeed in their personal life and their career.

Provides information designed to help parents prepare their children to succeed in life, identifying the tools or qualities children need to be successful, and emphasizing the ability to form connected, trusting relationships.

Presents excerpts and findings from the Mind and Life dialogue held in March 2000 between Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama and a small group of world-class scientists and philosophers in which they discussed the nature of destructive emotions, and the possibility for overcoming them.

Analyzes the characteristics of star performers in every level of business and discusses how emotional intelligence can contribute to a person's work performance.

Analyzes the characteristics of star performers in every level of business and discusses how emotional intelligence can contribute to a person's work performance.