Lisa Del Bel

Lisa Del Bel is an Early Years and Special Educational Needs teacher with 20 years of experience in international school settings in Bangkok. She holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Sunderland, a National Award for SEN Coordination Postgraduate Certificate, and a Master's in Special Educational Needs and Inclusion from the University of Northampton. 

In addition to her teaching qualifications, Lisa is a mindfulness and meditation teacher, certified by the Mindfulness in Schools Project (MiSP), the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley and a Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator with Mindful Leader.

Lisa is also a trained Mindfulness Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher and Awakening Joy teacher. Lisa also provides a range of courses rooted in Buddhist traditions, specifically centered on Metta practices. These courses focus on cultivating loving-kindness, compassion, and mindfulness, guiding participants in developing a deeper sense of inner peace and connection with others. Lisa is currently working on an Integrative Somatic Parts Work certificate.

She is registered in the MMTCP Alumni, MSC teacher directory, Mindful Directory at Mindful.org, mindfulnessteachers.org.uk, and the International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA), holding leadership status with over 750 hours of training, practicum and supervision.

Personal Reflections

"My years in education inspired me to embark on a journey in mindfulness and wellbeing. I am now on the path of facilitating mindfulness in both the workplace and within educational settings to support children, young people, and adults. I firmly believe that mindfulness is a powerful tool that can transform both educational and work environments, leading to happier, healthier, and more successful individuals and communities. I have experienced firsthand the challenges educators face in today’s fast-paced and demanding school environments. I aim to highlight the importance of supporting teachers' well-being and promoting mindfulness as a key component of professional development in education as a way for teachers to reduce stress, increase resilience, and improve their overall mental health."