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It may be easier than you think to get a Wellness program going in your school. There may even be grants available to supplement your professional development budgets. Interested? Read the information below.

South Burlington Vermont Wellness and Resilience Program
The South Burlington (Vermont) Wellness and Resilience program being piloted by its School District has attracted 70 teachers in its second year of trainings conducted by Linda Lantieri of NYC based Inner Resilience Program and others.  For more information, see "Self Care and Stress Reduction Practices for Teachers":http://bit.ly/1DbfPb
 
Getting Wellness Started in Your School
We've listed some actions you can take to start a wellness program or course in your school.
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Opening the Contemplative Mind in the Classroom
A 2004 paper by Tobin Hart, Ph.D., on the contemplative mind and curriculum. To read the paper in its entirety, download the PDF here .
 
Pilot Wellness Curriculum from CVU
Champlain Valley Union High School (CVU) has developed their 2007-2008 Wellness Program curriculum. Take a look at how they structure this successful program that incorporates reflection, yoga, and meditation as a means of reducing stress among adolescents.
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Hannah Teter on Wellness


Hannah Teter, Olympic gold medal winner, talks about the impact of wellness practices on her everyday life as well as her life as an athelete and competitor. Click here to watch the video.