Mindful Workshops

I offer monthly workshops at River Valley Arts Center.

Currently offering the following:

~ Kids Ages 7-12

~Caregiver & Me (ages 5-8 with 1 adult)

~ Teens Ages 11-16

~ Adults Ages 18+

Check out the information below for registration information for upcoming fall events:

Fall 2022 Events with Make Mindful Moments

How to register for events: all events are run by local school psychologist Jessica Corcoran. Contact her at missjessica37@yahoo.com to secure your spot or request additional information.

Kids Mindfulness Workshop (Ages 7-12):

Sunday September 18, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at River Valley Arts Center- 9 South Mesier Ave. Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. $50 ($40 for Workshop and $10 for materials fee)-paid by cash or check the day of the workshop. Checks made out to Jessica Corcoran. We learn about fun and easy ways to incorporate mindfulness into daily life, including yoga, relaxation coloring, vision boards, positive affirmations, breathing techniques, self-care skills, arts-n-craft projects, gratitude activities, journal writing, and more. All participants will be making a journal with all the strategies to help them carry over skills at home.

Teen Mindfulness Workshop (Ages 11-16):

Sunday October 16, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at River Valley Arts Center- 9 South Mesier Ave. Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. $50 ($40 for Workshop and $10 for materials fee)-paid by cash or check the day of the workshop. Checks made out to Jessica Corcoran. Participants will learn a variety of mindful techniques through fun activities, projects, and take home a journal they make filled with information on how to implement mindful strategies into daily life.

Vision Board Night Out (Adults Ages 18+):

Thursday November 17, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at River Valley Arts Center- 9 South Mesier Ave. Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. $30- paid by cash or check the day of the workshop. Checks made out to Jessica Corcoran. Grab a friend or your significant other and enjoy a night out making vision boards. A fun night of food, friends, laughs, and crafts!

Caregiver and Me Mindfulness Workshop (Ages 4-7 with 1 parent to attend):

Sunday November 20, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at River Valley Arts Center- 9 South Mesier Ave. Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. $70 ($30 PP for Workshop and $10 for materials fee)-paid by cash or check the day of the workshop. Checks made out to Jessica Corcoran. Participants will learn a variety of mindful techniques through fun activities and take home a journal you create with information on how to implement mindful strategies into daily life. Great way to start mindfulness at a young age through play and creating!

Adult Mindfulness Workshop (Ages 18+):

Sunday December 18, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at River Valley Arts Center- 9 South Mesier Ave. Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. $50 ($40 for Workshop and $10 for materials fee)-paid by cash or check the day of the workshop. Checks made out to Jessica Corcoran. Participants will learn a variety of mindful techniques through activities and projects, and take home a journal filled with information on how to implement mindful strategies into daily life. Participants will be provided with a journal, writing utensil, and all activity materials.

Winter Break Mindfulness Workshop (Ages 7-12):

Wednesday December 28, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Brinckerhoff Elementary School Library- 16 Wedgewood Road Fishkill, NY 12524. $65 (plus a $10 for materials fee paid in cash the day of the workshop). This 5 hour workshop is a great Winter Break activity for kids in grades 3-7. Teachings work on strategies for anxiety, calming, frustration tolerance, and self-care skills. Students make a journal with all the techniques they learn and take home a variety of crafts. Students should bring a beach towel, snack, water, and lunch for the day.

How to register: Online: Go to wappingersschools.org, click on “Community”, click on “Continuing Education”, and click on “Schools Out Camps”

By phone: 845-298-5000 (ext. 40137 or 40130) Monday through Friday 9:00-12:30