Oakton Mindfulness
Welcome to the official website of Oakton High School Mindfulness!
We are a club founded by Mrs. Taggart, and co-led by a group of passionate students.We meet in Mrs. Taggart's room (2413) every other Wednesday for about 15 minutes starting at 3 PM.Next Meetings:
January 18 (Afterschool)
February 1 (Afterschool)
February 14 (First Return)*Club pictures will take place during 8th return on Thursday, January 19 at 10:35 AM (Cougar Hall)Schoology Group Code:*
59JM-G9W3-DVMGRJoin us to learn about mindfulness, navigating stress as a high school student, and more!
About Us
Click here for a statement from Mrs. Taggart about our club, meet the student leadership and join our Schoology group!
Additional Resources
Click here for resources and guides for mindfulness and mental wellness.
What is Mindfulness?
New to meditation? Click to read a scientifically-reviewed article about mindfulness and its various benefits. Alternatively, click the image to watch a short introduction video to meditation, and how it works. Afterwards, try this 2-minute visualization from Headspace
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Interest Form
Fill out the Google Form below to be added to our Email list for important announcements!
Published by the Oakton Mindfulness Club, Updated January, 2023
About Us
Mission Statement:
"The purpose of the mindfulness club is to give students a safe and quiet space to practice being present in their daily lives. Life is a beautiful gift, and often we forget to appreciate it. Through quiet contemplation and practice, one aim of mindfulness club is the space in which to remember to appreciate the air we breathe, our hearts that beat, and the gift of this precious human life. Through practice, we as a community can discipline our minds and bodies so that we can better cope with the daily stresses, and better cherish the ever present wonder of each and every day."Schoology Group Code:
59JM-G9W3-DVMGRStudent Leadership:
President - Wendy Lu, Senior
Vice President - Noor Eman Khan, Senior
Secretary - Ava Novielli, Senior
Outreach Officer - Sydney Connors, SeniorGet In Contact!
Email us at [email protected], or reach out to Mrs. Taggart directly with your FCPS email at [email protected]
Published by the Oakton Mindfulness Club, Updated January, 2023
Helpful Resources
Books:
Ten Percent Happier by Dan Harris
"10% Happier takes readers on a ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes of America’s spiritual scene, and leaves them with a takeaway that could actually change their lives."Peace Is Every Step by Thich Naht Hanh
"The deceptively simple practices of Peace Is Every Step encourage the reader to work for peace in the world as he or she continues to work on sustaining inner peace by turning the “mindless” into the mindFUL."No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz, PhD
"Dr. Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems (IFS) model has been transforming psychology for decades. With No Bad Parts, you’ll learn why IFS has been so effective in areas such as trauma recovery, addiction therapy, and depression treatment―and how this new understanding of consciousness has the potential to radically change our lives."Videos:
Meditation and How It Works, Headspace10 Mindful Minutes TED Talk, Andy PuddicombeAnxiety Teacher Talk, Ms. GiordanoThe Scientific Power of Meditation, AsapSCIENCEWebsites:
Headspace (guided meditations + more)Insight TimerAsian American Psychological AssociationPsychology Today (mental health resources, therapists, and psychologists)Podcasts:
Yes Theory Podcast (with Headspace Studios)The Happiness Lab (with Dr. Laurie Santos)
Published by the Oakton Mindfulness Club, Updated December 2022