wellness

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Beat Burnout

Beat Burnout By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl “By refreshing our sense of belonging in the world, we widen the web of relationships that nourishes us and protects us from…

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Music Listening for Student Well-Being

Music Listening for Student Well-Being By Dr. Giuliana Conti and Amy Sloan, sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member Music Workshop Teachers are constantly striving to create a positive and supportive learning…

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A Season of Gratitude: Give Thanks to Yourself, Too!

A Season of Gratitude Give Thanks to Yourself, Too! By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl “If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.”—Jack Kornfield The Reason for the…

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A Note of Thanks

A Note of Thanks What You Focus on Expands By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl “What you focus on expands, and when you focus on the goodness in your life,…

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Tough Blows: An Educator’s Story of Defying the Odds

Tough Blows: An Educator’s Story of Defying the Odds Narrated by NAfME Member Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl with quotes by Wayne Magee “It’s not about the cards you’re dealt, but…

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Awareness Games that Lead to Wellness through Mind-Body Integration

Awareness Games that Lead to Wellness through Mind-Body Integration By Ann Rodiger, sponsored by Balance Arts Center These three games are fun to play with musicians as they help build…

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Burned Out or Bummed Out? Teacher Self-Care: Diagnosis and Remediation

Burned Out or Bummed Out? Teacher Self-Care: Diagnosis and Remediation By NAfME Member Paul K. Fox This article first appeared on Paul Fox’s blog here. This is part six in…

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