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Paula Azevedo, PhD
Mar 15, 20204 min read
Remaining Grounded During a Crisis
Recently, I learned about the banyan tree, which is native to India and is the country’s national tree. The banyan is a remarkable tree,...


Paula Azevedo, PhD
Feb 4, 20203 min read
Collective Grief for the Planet
As I write this post I sense a deep grief. And, I know that I am not the only one feeling distressed. I sense a collective grieving ....


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
Jan 9, 20204 min read
New Year, New Intentions, New Word
Happy New Year!! I love the start of a new year. The air is filled with electric energy and the seeds of our highest potential.


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, PhD
Oct 16, 20189 min read
Classroom Management with a Mindful Touch
As a teacher educator who works closely with local public schools, school leaders, teachers, and teacher candidates guess what the most...


Paula Cristina Azevedo, PhD
Oct 2, 20186 min read
Mindfully listening to survivors
Last week’s news cycle and social media frenzy about Dr. Blasey Ford and Kavanaugh’s testimonies was a perfect example of how easy it is...
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