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WHAT people are saying
"The online sessions engaged and informed our teachers of many aspects of wellbeing, as well as providing them with the opportunity to participate in some wellbeing practices in a safe and supportive way. The feedback from our team of educators has been overwhelmingly positive, with many setting personal intentions to support their own wellbeing (and thus, that of our students) in sustainable, lasting ways. Thanks Alexa!"
(Julz Ranger, PYP Coordinator, Luanda International School, Angola, 2020)
“I really like sitting like a frog in mindfulness because it calms me down when I’m sad or angry, I also showed my mum how to do it. I also really enjoyed looking at the glitter jar because it really gets busy thoughts out, and be mindful instead of mindfull.”
(Y4 Student, Quarry Bay School, Hong Kong, 2017)
“We have been fortunate to have had a wonderful wellbeing week with Alexa and her colleagues from Hong Kong's wellbeing community"
(Teacher, South Island School, Hong Kong, 2019)
"For me, Alexa’s sessions stand out amongst other mindfulness sessions I have seen because she is a trained teacher and has many years of experience of working with school age students and knows how to communicate and engage with them." (Senior Leader, Sha Tin College, Hong Kong, 2016)
“I really like filling a bucket of kindness because I realized how much I care for people. I try to do something kind everyday.” (Y4 Student, Quarry Bay School, Hong Kong, 2017)
"Her empathy touched me very deeply and she was capable of guiding us through the course but also allowing us to come to our own conclusions about ways of using mindfulness to help us cope with the stressors in our day to day lives. The class felt like a protected, safe place to just be."(Teacher, Sha Tin College, Hong Kong, 2016)
"I had my first mindfulness session and it was brilliant. It related to my daily life closely in terms of studies and activities etc."
(Year 12 Student, Sha Tin College, Hong Kong, 2016)
“In the first mindfulness session I experienced, I enjoyed it very much as it is very hard to find time to relax, step back and reflect when in IB. It allowed me to reconnect with myself and fully relax for the first time in a very long time.”
(Year 12 Student, Sha Tin College, Hong Kong, 2016)
“Through this course, I have picked up the ability to reframe my negative thoughts more effectively. This allows me to be more resilient as I can rationally sort out my emotions and be aware of myself and other people now.”
(Year 12 Student, Sha Tin College, Hong Kong, 2018)
"I felt very privileged to be one of the first groups to experience the first mindfulness session as this was a worthwhile experience where for an ephemeral moment, I could take a break from my studies, to clear my mind, my thoughts and just be present."
(Year 12 Student, Sha Tin College, Hong Kong, 2016)
"Overall, I loved the session. It really helps me stop all the stress and troubles of IB and to really help me be in the moment."
(Year 12 Student, Sha Tin College, Hong Kong, 2018)
“It helped me discover things about myself I wouldn't of seen otherwise.”
(Year 11, Sha Tin College, Hong Kong, 2016)
“Thank you for teaching me how to sit still like a frog. It helps me to calm down when I get out of control. And some times my mum says wow you can calm down!” (Y4 Student, Quarry Bay School, Hong Kong, 2017)