Parent Workshop, The Brain Calming Method
Tuesday 18 February 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Last year, Mr Paul Jarvis facilitated a number of workshops with staff and students in Years 7 and 10 about what neuroscientists call “cognitive overload” - a state of feeling stressed and overwhelmed - and the evidence behind how best to address it. Drawing on his extensive career in education, Paul teaches a brain-calming method - without screens - that is effortless and a very effective way to promote mental rest.
Feeling overwhelmed impairs our ability to think clearly, solve problems, learn new things easily, make decisions, be patient, and control our emotions. In short, it impairs what staff, students and parents need to function in a given day. I am sure many families are well aware of this feeling of being overwhelmed and how this affects our capacity to main our wellbeing and positive relationships.
This year we would like to offer an information session for parents to share the work we have commenced with staff and students. The workshop will explore the cause of cognitive overload and the evidence from medical science about how we can reduce its effects. It is our hope that with parent awareness of the growing problem with screens and strategies that can minimise their impact, we can continue to support the positive mental health and wellbeing of our students.
The workshop will be held at the College on Tuesday 18 February from 6.00 – 7.00pm. Parents are asked to RSVP using the link below. Students are encouraged to attend also.
Date: Tuesday 18 February
Time: 6.00 – 7.00pm
Venue: Assisi Room