In this 2-part workshop, participants will learn about developing a mindfulness practice for the whole family.
In the first session, parents will be introduced to mindfulness, ways they can share mindfulness practice with their children and how to develop an ongoing practice with their children.
In the second session, children and parents together will learn about mindfulness and a range of ways to practice together at home. The practices are playful, fun and engaging for children; all the while teaching important skills such as awareness of thoughts & feelings, slowing down, paying full attention to tasks, body awareness, gratitude and compassion. Participants will receive information about resources to support their practice.
Facilitator: Sara Marlowe, MSW, RSW, is a clinical social worker in both community-based and independent practice, where she incorporates mindfulness into her work with children and adults. She also teaches regularly at Ryerson University in Early Childhood Education.