Hit the Pause Button - An Introduction to Mindfulness for Parents
This 2 hour practical and interactive workshop has been developed following research that shows that developing a mindfulness habit meets a great need for parents to find physical and mental calm in stressful times and situations.
This workshop aims to explore why mindfulness is essential to emotional well-being and how a parent can develop good habits both for them and their child.
Resources used to promote good adult education practice with a clear purpose and range of learning methods etc. It also promotes positive parenting and the parent/child relationship.
Learning Outcomes & Workshop Objectives:
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Look at the benefits of mindfulness in parenting
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Discuss why mindfulness matters
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Learn simple mindful activities that will help you and your child deal with things like anxiety, sleeplessness and improve concentration and a sense of calm in your lives
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Experience some mindful activities with a selection of exercises and 1-minute tips to enable you to become mindful (even if you are too busy to be)!
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Share easy and simple mindful activities to teach your children