Strategies

what is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is being present and aware of thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and the environment, through a gentle and nurturing lens.

What are the benefits of practicing Mindfulness?

Evidence-based research has shown the practice of mindfulness leads to stress reduction, boosting working memory, strengthening the ability to focus, and cognitive flexibility.

Here are some examples for your kids (or yourself) to try

Rainbow Breathing

A breathing technique that helps us learn how to take and regulate deep breaths while visualizing the colors of the rainbow.

Lazy 8 Breathing

A breathing technique that helps us learn how to take and regulate deep breaths.

5-4-3-2-1 Method

A stress management and grounding exercise technique that uses our senses to help us focus on the present moment and reduce stress.

Belly Breathing

A relaxation technique that involves taking slow, deep breaths using our diaphragm and abdominal muscles allowing us to become calm, and relaxed.

Body Scanning

A mindfulness technique that helps us increase awareness, allowing us to relax, calm down, and practice scanning our body for pain, stress, or feelings that are present.