About

We are social beings who thrive when we have caring relationships—and when parents learn and practice mindfulness, the positive benefits extend to support the wellbeing of their young children. This course teaches evidence-based mindfulness techniques to both parents/caregivers and their young children so they can recognize and understand emotions, both in themselves and others. The goal is to reduce stress, foster rewarding relationships and support a more peaceful family life.

In Mindful Connections™ for Families, we cover:

• A basic introduction to mindfulness
• The research that supports mindfulness
• Ways to reduce reactivity when things get stressful
• Noticing, recognizing, and naming our emotions
• Dealing with difficult emotions and events, individually and as a family
• Mindful communication between all members of the family