Mindfulness for Families by Jen Sievers

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What's included?

12 videos 14 files 13 text files

Contents

Introduction

Introduction

1 min

What does this course offer?

Three ways mindfulness can help your wellbeing

Understanding Mindfulness

What is mindfulness - for adults

2 mins

What is Mindfulness - for kids

2 mins

How Does it Work?

A Map of Our Brains

2 mins

The Super Smart Science of Neuroplasticity

Mindfulness and connection/belonging

The Pause

2 mins

Learning Mindfulness

Tips for Getting Started (for adults)

1 min

Your Mindfulness Plan

Family Mindfulness Plan (download)

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Mindful Parenting

Your thoughts and feelings are like clouds

2 mins

How to meditate

Basic Breath Meditation (guided meditation)

5 mins

Mindful Activities

Mindful Activities

Mindful Activities: to cool down under pressure

To cool down under pressure

Fly like a bird (demonstration)

1 min

Fly Like a Bird (guided meditation)

2 mins

High Five Breathing

2 mins

Calming Breath (Parasympathetic Breathing)

5 mins

Lion Breathing

1.05 MB

Mindful Activities: to calm and train your brain with attention and focus

To calm and train your brain with attention and focus

Buddy Breathing

2 mins

Rainbow Breathing

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Tense and Relax

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Count Your Breath

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Mindful Activities: to connect with each other and with life more fully

To connect with each other and with life more fully

Cuddle Breathing

2 mins

Dandelion Breath (guided meditation)

3 mins

Name 3 Things

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Mindful Eating

876 KB

Tree Breathing

1.15 MB

Downloads

Downloads: Sticker Chart

118 KB

Downloads: Kind Notes

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Downloads: Mindful Posters

37.3 KB

Downloads

FAQs

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How old does my child need to be?

Each child is different, but I would suggest anywhere from 3 upwards. Older children will be able to focus for longer, but there is benefit in starting young, while a child's brain is developing.
The sweet spot is probably from 5-10, but older or younger are definitely able to partake and benefit.

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Does this require any prior experience or knowledge

None at all

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Is the course affiliated to any religion

No

Q

How long will it take to complete

You could probably complete it over a day or two (in short bursts), but spreading it over time could help it to soak in. You can keep returning to the course as often as you like.

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Is it difficult?

No, the course is easy and fun.

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Do we need any tools or supplies

No, only yourselves and an eagerness to learn.