WEBINARS: WELLBEING WEBINARS FOR SNAs - MINDFUL MARCH - PRESENCE, PATIENCE AND PEACE AT WORK

March is the perfect time to slow down. Explore how mindfulness can reduce anxiety, sharpen focus, and support emotional regulation—for both you and the children you support.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand what mindfulness is and how to practise it.
• Use mindfulness to support self-regulation and presence.
• Learn short activities to introduce mindful moments to school life.

Magdalena has over 8 years of experience working as a Special Needs Assistant in a primary school in Co. Limerick, supporting children with additional needs. She is the Editor and Publisher of AMYGDALA – the First National Magazine for SNAs. Magdalena graduated from UCD after completing the National Training Programme for SNAs and earning a Certificate in Inclusive School Support. With a teaching background from Poland, she expanded her expertise by graduating in May 2024 from Trinity College Dublin with a Postgraduate Level 9 qualification in 21st Century Teaching and Learning. Recently, she completed her Master's in Inclusive Education and SEN and is awaiting the results. Magdalena is running an Instagram page called @sna_zone where she provides valuable resources for SNAs and educators. Magdalena is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with fellow SNAs. She is deeply passionate about advocating for children's rights every day and embraces everything about inclusive education.