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Dr. Michael Mrazek - Finding Focus pt. 2
Dr. Michael Mrazek - Finding Focus pt. 2
Dr. Michael Mrazek - Finding Focus pt. 2
Monday 6th December 2021
Dr. Michael Mrazek talks about 'Finding Focus', a course for teens on attention training and emotional regulation, on Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.
16 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Mastering Focus: Insights from Dr. Michael Mrazek on Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.
But recognizing that in the moments, the inevitable moments, of your life where you're going to experience difficult emotions, you can still be okay, even when you feel that.
Ever feel like your mind is a pinball machine, bouncing from one thought to another? You're not alone. In this engaging episode of the Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. podcast, hosts Dr. Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Dr. Stacy Moore sit down with Dr. Michael Mrazek, a research scientist from UC Santa Barbara, to chat about the art of finding focus. Dr.
Mrazek, who also directs research at the Center for Mindfulness & Human Potential, dives into the 'Finding Focus' digital course for teens. This 22-day program, created by UC Santa Barbara and UT Austin, is designed to help students train their attention and better manage their thoughts and emotions. With just 2.5 hours of total commitment, including weekly 12-minute lessons and daily 4-minute exercises, it's a practical tool for improving classroom focus and emotional regulation. Funded by the U.S. Dept.
of Education, this course is freely available to high school teachers and their students, making it a game-changer in educational settings. Throughout the episode, the hosts and Dr. Mrazek share personal stories and practical tips on breaking negative thought patterns and using stress as a positive force. Whether you're an educator looking to support your students or someone eager to enhance your own focus, this episode offers valuable insights wrapped in a friendly and relatable conversation.