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Paula Azevedo, PhD

Jan 21, 20206 min read

The Power of Vulnerability in the Classroom

After thirteen years I needed to learn the lesson on vulnerability once again. It is not easy to apologize and be vulnerable in class.

Paula Cristina Azevedo, PhD

Oct 1, 20194 min read

Mindfully walking through overwhelming times

I recently had one of those mornings when I looked at my growing to-do list and a wave of anxiety rushed over me. I couldn’t move, breathe,

Paula Cristina Azevedo, PhD

Sep 17, 20197 min read

How Practicing Loving-Kindness with Students Deepened my Compassion

During the 7 week summer program I introduced several mindfulness practices, such as body scan, breathing techniques, yoga, noticing thought

Paula Cristina Azevedo, PhD

Jun 11, 20195 min read

Three unexpected lessons about mindfulness while on vacation

A couple of months ago my husband, the dog, and I spent a few days at the beach. We love going to the beach right before summer break...

Paula Cristina Azevedo, PhD

May 21, 20197 min read

The case for a mindful approach to social justice education

This semester has been quite busy for me, which is why I’ve been on hiatus from this blog for six months. It’s not that I haven’t been...

Paula Cristina Azevedo

Oct 3, 20176 min read

The Mind Shift that Saved my Career

I remember the day when I recognized I had to make a shift in my approach to teaching. Not necessarily my instructional approach, but a...

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