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The effects of stress on the brain and body

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The effects of stress on the brain and body

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According to the Dana Foundation (2020), when we are stressed, the fear center in the brain, called the amygdala takes over and the brain sends out a distress call, which results in the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys, releasing hormones that speed our heartbeat and breathing.  These are just a few side effects of ongoing stress.

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Information on mindfulness practices for faculty

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Information on mindfulness practices for faculty

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This infographic will serve as a supplemental document for faculty to understand more about mindfulness practices and the benefits associated. There are additional references listed at the bottom of the infographic should they desire to do more research.

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Mindfulness and the Brain_Be Where You Are_ Infographic (2)

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Dana Foundation. (2020, October 29). How stress affects the brain [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u0z7-BJec0&feature=youtu.be

Gould, N. Johns Hopkins Medicine. (2019, December 11). 2 minute guided mindful meditation for winter [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJGgpfx01KE&feature=youtu.be

Henriksen, D., Richardson, C., & Shack, K. (2020). Mindfulness and creativity: Implications for thinking and learning. Thinking Skills and Creativity, 37, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2020.100689

O’Donnell, A. (2015). Contemplative pedagogy and mindfulness: Developing creative attention in an age of distraction. Journal of Philosophy of Education, 49(2), 187–202. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9752.12136

Jia, X., Li, W., & Cao, L. (2019). The role of metacognitive components in creative thinking. Frontiers in Psychology, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02404

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Play soft instrumental music as students are joining the class to shift the energy and create a calm atmosphere

Introduce students to journaling exercises by incorporating it into the assignments

provide links and resources to mindfulness videos and podcasts

Invite wellness speakers to speak with the students and provide them with resources at the beginning of the semester

Brief mediation at the beginning and end of class

Today I feel... exercise- students can describe how they feel using weather terms (e.g., cloudy, sunny, rainy)

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Physical and Mental Benefits of Metacognition and Mindfulness:

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Physical and Mental Benefits of Metacognition and Mindfulness:

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Metacognition
plays a role in various cognitive processes, such as learning, memory, and decision-making. ( Jia, Li & Cao, 2019).

Mindfulness practices help students to be more aware of thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and their surrounding environment, helps to alleviate anxiety and stress, counters sensory overload, can improve cognitive function, focus and concentration. (O'Donell, 2015).

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Flavell (1979) defined the concept of metacognition as an awareness of how one learns and having knowledge of how to use information in achieving a goal. (Karatas & Arpaci, 2021).

Rooted in Eastern traditions and Buddhist philosophy, mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing
lens. (Henriksen, Richardson, & Shack, 2020).

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Journal reflection enables learners to develop conscious awareness while exploring discovering and learning ideas, principles, and abstract concepts
from experience (Chang, 2019).

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Henriksen et. al posit that practicing mindfulness can support creativity as it can become a valuable consideration for supporting learners who may be experiencing anxiety, stress and trauma as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. (2020).

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Socioeconomically vulnerable students who relied on institutional resources (computer labs, libraries, Wi-Fi) and on-campus instruction and guidance to complete their assignments often fell behind causing stress and anxiety.

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Sample mindfulness and meditation exercises for online students

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Sample mindfulness and meditation exercises for online students

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Dr. Neda Gould provides an example of a metacognition activity that instructors can use to help students reduce stress and anxiety.  (2019)
Instructors can start their online sessions with a mindful meditation exercise to help students to clear their minds and shift their thoughts to the classroom.

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2 Minute Guided Mindful Meditation for Winter

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The role of metacognition and mindfulness in online student success

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The role of metacognition and mindfulness in online student success

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During the Pandemic, students used to an on-campus learning environment were challenged by the lack of familiarity with online learning, in-person engagement, and face-to-face feedback they would ordinarily receive from their instructors.