Good Vibes

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Meditation, Manifesting, and Finding the Courage Every Day to Let Go and Be Positive

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Nobody said it was easy

Kids and educators have been through a lot since 2020 - fear, stress, uncertainty, increased anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, loss. For students, a distinct disruption in social emotional development, and educators trying to help meet these growing needs and concerns amongst the students and amongst ourselves. I am a Special Education Paraprofessional at ISD 166, am returning to college working on a degree in Psychology, and am a Reiki Master and Meditation Guide. Every day I see the growing need for a variety of mental health services for our kids as well as for us who care for them every day. We have talented psychiatrists, psychologists, and counselors, but we don't have any mental health professionals available and dedicated to our students and educators for daily, as needed, proactive maintenance without a referral and with no cost or insurance.

No one ever said it would be this hard

Good Vibes provides a calm and quiet space for guided meditation and positive affirmations. The mission is to offer a space for individuals to take a break from their busy lives, and allow themselves to regulate their thoughts, breathe and reset their vibe. Sometimes all it takes is a mini life pause to help reorganize your thoughts and refocus your goals. The setup is portable - a pop up gazebo with comfy seating, dark soundproof privacy curtains, twinkle lights, and a gentle oil diffuser to create a cozy space allowing one to slow down, breathe, talk, vent, or do a quick guided meditation. Good Vibes is available to all students and educators alike. All year round - even through summer. Free of charge.

Scientifically proven benefits of meditation include:

Meditation, a practice that involves intentionally focusing one's attention and awareness, has been the subject of numerous scientific studies that have revealed its wide-ranging benefits. Here are some key scientifically proven benefits of meditation, supported by academic citations:

Stress Reduction: Meditation has been shown to effectively reduce stress levels. A study published in the journal "Psychosomatic Medicine" found that mindfulness meditation programs reduced psychological stress and improved overall well-being in participants. (Citation: Grossman, P., et al. (2004). Mindfulness-based stress reduction and health benefits: A meta-analysis. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 57(1), 35-43.)
Improved Emotional Regulation: Meditation practices can enhance emotional regulation, helping individuals manage their emotions more effectively. A study in the journal "Emotion" demonstrated that mindfulness meditation training led to increased positive emotions and decreased negative emotions in participants. (Citation: Tang, Y.-Y., et al. (2009). Short-term meditation training improves attention and self-regulation. Emotion, 9(6), 715-722.)
Enhanced Focus and Attention: Meditation has been found to improve attention and focus. A study published in the journal "Psychological Science" showed that mindfulness meditation training led to improvements in sustained attention and working memory capacity. (Citation: Jha, A. P., et al. (2010). Mindfulness training modifies subsystems of attention. Psychological Science, 21(12), 1090-1096.)
Reduced Pain: Meditation techniques have been shown to reduce the perception of pain. A study in the journal "JAMA Internal Medicine" found that mindfulness meditation interventions were effective in reducing chronic pain and improving physical function in individuals with various pain conditions. (Citation: Cherkin, D. C., et al. (2016). Effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction vs cognitive behavioral therapy on chronic pain: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Internal Medicine, 176(3), 361-369.)
Improved Mental Health: Meditation practices have been associated with improved mental health outcomes. A study published in the journal "The Lancet Psychiatry" found that mindfulness-based interventions were effective in preventing depressive relapse and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. (Citation: Kuyken, W., et al. (2015). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for prevention of relapse in recurrent depression: A randomized controlled trial. The Lancet Psychiatry, 3(6), 560-568.)

These are just a few examples of the scientifically proven benefits of meditation, supported by rigorous academic research.