Dr Nicole J Albrecht - Mindwellcoach

Mindfulness activity – finger breathing – Australian version.

Here is a free link to a mindful breathing activity, which is great to start at the beginning of a lesson or at the end of lesson. Once children learn the activity, they can use it to manage their own anxiety. Thanks for listening!

https://youtu.be/Rm9mTlcnI0g

Mindful Finger Breathing for the Classroom A short video to help teachers teach mindful finger breathing in the classroom.

Engage in Change! The Graduate Certificate in Student Wellbeing at Flinders University prepares educators to embed wellbeing into pedagogy, assessment, policy and whole-of-school practice.
In just one year (part-time), you’ll develop the knowledge to:
🌱 Enhance classroom practice
🌱 Inform system-level wellbeing policy
🌱 Create sustainable wellbeing initiatives
🌱 Support both student and staff wellbeing
Plus, receive up to 80% off fees (eligible domestic students)* and pathway credit into Master’s study.
Take the next step in education leadership.
🔗 Explore the course: https://handbook.flinders.edu.au/courses/2026/gcsw?year=2026
*Government subsidies subject to change.

Engage in Change! The Graduate Certificate in Student Wellbeing at Flinders University prepares educators to embed wellbeing into pedagogy, assessment, policy and whole-of-school practice.
In just one year (part-time), you’ll develop the knowledge to:
🌱 Enhance classroom practice
🌱 Inform system-level wellbeing policy
🌱 Create sustainable wellbeing initiatives
🌱 Support both student and staff wellbeing
Plus, receive up to 80% off fees (eligible domestic students)* and pathway credit into Master’s study.
Take the next step in education leadership.
🔗 Explore the course: https://handbook.flinders.edu.au/courses/2026/gcsw?year=2026
*Government subsidies subject to change.

GCSW Graduate Certificate in Student Wellbeing - Flinders University Generic course description

Mindfulness Is Ecological (Not Just Individual)

🌿 Take a mindful moment outdoors! 🌿
Flinders University education student Kiora Hemmings, who I actually met when she was first born
(wow) has created something truly special — The Mindful Spiral, a website that maps 10 simple wellbeing activities to the Flinders Gully walking trail 🌳 However, if you are
not at Flinders University you can take The Mindful Spiral in your own backyard or a nature space near you.
Developed as part of an Outdoor Education project, this free student-led resource shows how connecting
with nature can boost wellbeing, creativity, and calm — even if it’s just a short walk around the block.
✨ Explore:
✅ 10 easy, calming outdoor activities
✅ The benefits of time in nature
✅ A link to the Flinders Gully Hike in Bedford
Whether you’re studying, teaching, or just juggling life, The Mindful Spiral invites you to slow down and reconnect.
Explore the site here: The Mindful Spiral

here:https://gurtball.my.canva.site/the-mindful-spiral

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The following interview, part of Tom Blackwell’s Voices series, highlights my journey with mindfulness —from early meditation as a student to teaching and researching mindfulness in schools and universities. In the article, we explore how mindfulness connects us to ourselves, each other, and nature, and why it’s vital for education, teacher wellbeing, and even facing big challenges like climate change and Artificial Intelligence.

Read more here 👉 https://tomblackwell.education/2025/09/05/voices-mindfulness-with-nicole-albrecht/?fbclid=IwY2xjawM0It1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjG6BEzejZ_1W4g10WI7nOnMrGdLbzFmrBUoMJERmJuJdnSHK_Pu_ZX97ble_aem_zHRGuZUa4csuAIb5zbOW6w

Voices: Mindfulness with Nicole Albrecht In this, the second interview in my ‘Voices’ series, which collects the deeply personal wisdom and experience of some very special people, Nicole Albrecht shares her journey with mindfulness. Nicole, a mindfulness practitioner, educator, and researcher, has spent the last two decades working in ...

Just finished reading The Last Human by Lee Bacon – a fantastic children’s novel set in a future where AI has taken over. 🌍🤖 Beyond the adventure, it carries powerful messages about mindful living and the impact of our choices.
We’ve put together a sequence of lessons that link the story’s themes to real-world wellbeing and environmental mindfulness. 🌱✨ These activities give students practical tools for empathy, mindfulness, and caring for the world around them. Suitable for 10 years up.
Can’t wait to share – hope you enjoy! Free to download. 💡📚
https://www.academia.edu/143740398/The_Last_Human_and_Ecological_Mindfulness
The Last Human Rationale

Here's a lesson plan that integrates The Boy Who Grew Flowers by Jen Wojtowicz with Morgan and Albrecht’s Ecological Model of Mindfulness. It’s designed to foster emotional awareness, interconnectedness, and environmental kindness in children, using storytelling as a gateway to deeper reflection and hands-on learning. https://www.academia.edu/143413074/Lesson_Plan_Growing_Kindness_and_Connection_

Our model of Ecological Mindfulness integrates contemplative practice with nature immersion to cultivate a deep, embodied connection to the environment. Rooted in deep ecology, the model expands self-identity beyond the ego to embrace all life. Key components include mindful nature connection, non-materialism, and acts of environmental kindness, transforming internal awareness into pro-environmental behaviours. It equips individuals to cope with ecological crises, foster compassion, and engage in social and environmental activism. Educational applications demonstrate its capacity to inspire long-term lifestyle change. This model reframes ecological education as an experiential journey toward unity with nature, promoting both inner transformation and outer action.

(PDF) Summary of Morgan and Albrecht's Model of Ecological Mindfulness PDF | Morgan and Albrecht’s Ecological Mindfulness Model integrates contemplative practice with nature immersion to cultivate a deep, embodied... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

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