A Mindful Akashian

Lauren Murphy Akashian (ah-KAY-shin), EdD, is an educator seeking to build a community of teachers who share their ideas for incorporating mindfulness into their classrooms.

Make any occasion a Mindful Akashian

Mindfulness Monday: Pura Vida Coloring Pages

It can be hard to return to school after Thanksgiving break and the four weeks until Christmas break will be very challenging which is why I love that Pura Vida has mental health awareness and other holiday coloring pages that are free to download. You can fin them here:

https://www.puravidabracelets.com/blogs/the-pv-scoop/pv-coloring-sheets

I love to promote companies that support mental health awareness and I think it is very important to provide as many resources as possible to high school students regarding mental health. We need to work together to end the stigma surrounding mental health. The more information we can provide to students, the more likely they will be to ask for help when they or someone they know is struggling.

If you are wondering what coloring has to do with mental health, the answer is quite simple. Coloring is way to bring your focus on your mind/body connection and be in the moment. For those of us who struggle to regulate our nervous systems, coloring is a quick and easy way to bring our awareness back to ourselves, calm our brain and help us relax.

What other companies offer free mental health resources that teachers can use in their classrooms?