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1 Mindfulness with Children Dr. Chris Marrero-Howieson Clinical Psychologist (PSY23017) & Biofeedback Specialist 2/7/2018

2 Agenda Mindfulness Exercise What is mindfulness? Why use mindfulness? How does mindfulness work? Where and When to do mindfulness? Mindfulness with children... Not adults.

Mindfulness Exercise https:// www.marreropsychology.

3 Mindfulness Exercise single-post/2017/11/13/ LovingKindness-for-Parents

4 What is mindfulness? Awareness of our thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and environment Acceptance of our thoughts and feelings without judgment Present focused instead of focusing on the past or the future

5 Why use mindfulness with kids? 20-25% school-age kids report significant anxiety only 3% parents recognized this Starting at an early age helps build strong habits for life Proven benefits for the physical and emotional health Improves relationships Summary-2012.pdf

6 Statistics

7 How does mindfulness work? watch?v=gm9cij74oxw

8 When and Where to do mindfulness? The earlier, the better Fundamental principles of neuroscience suggest that meditation can have its greatest impact on cognition when the brain is in its earliest stages of development. The Mindful Child By Bobby Azarian Whenever, Wherever. Waking up or Going to bed During a meal In the car During a melt down** **have to practice this beforehand to be effective

9 Mindfulness with children... Not adults Children s thinking is more concrete activities = clear, concrete, descriptive Children are also imaginative and creative associate movies, cartoons, and books Use humor Start with success begin with shorter activities and then build up. Use props and hands on experiences especially for younger children.

10 Mindfulness with children... Not adults Five to Eight Year Olds: Sensory dependent age Works in progress: Personality emotion control Nine to Twelve Year Olds: Still impulsive, but Growing understanding of cause & effect Beginning to understand that how they feel can effect perception

Mindfulness Exercises for Kids Belly Breathing Listen to a Bell Gratitude Practice Spider-Man Meditation or 5-4-3-2-1 Super Hero Pose

11 Mindfulness Exercises for Kids Belly Breathing Listen to a Bell Gratitude Practice Spider-Man Meditation or Super Hero Pose Neighborhood Safari Blowing Bubbles Instructions:

Available Services: Individual Therapy for children, teens, and adults Family, Couples, & Group Therapy Online & Concierge Therapy Biofeedback for ages 6+ Sliding Scale Fees* Referrals Workshops &

13 Available Services: Individual Therapy for children, teens, and adults Family, Couples, & Group Therapy Online & Concierge Therapy Biofeedback for ages 6+ Sliding Scale Fees* Referrals Workshops & Seminars *Sliding Scale and Scholarship Options are currently available but limited. Please mention during phone consultation to discuss eligibility and availability. Sliding Scale services will be provided by Dr. Virginia Green, Registered Psychological Assistant at Marrero Psychology.

14 references Azarian, B. (2016, May 10). The mindful child. NYTimes. Retrieved from Bergstrom, C. (2016, January 5). How to practice Mindfulness with children - the essential guide. Retrieved November 30, 2016, from Blissful Kids, Cary, B. (2011, May 01). The science of meditation. Retrieved November 30, 2016, from Psychology Today, Emma M., S. (2014). 20 Scientific Reasons to Start Meditating Today. Retrieved November 30, 2016, from Psychology Today, Hooker, K., & Fodor, I. (2008). Teaching Mindfulness to Children. Gestalt Review, 12(1), Juliann, G. (2016, February 2). Mindfulness in the classroom child mind institute. Retrieved November 30, 2016, from child mind institute, Mindful Muscle. (2015, September 9). What happens when kids learn how to meditate? Retrieved November 30, 2016, from Fun Mindfulness Exercises, Mindful Schools. (2010). Research on Mindfulness in education. Retrieved November 30, 2016, from Saltzman, A., & Goldin, P. (2008). Acceptance and Mindfulness Treatments for Children and Adolescents. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Mindful Parenting Family Tool Kit. Sue Hutton, BSW. MSW.

Mindful Parenting Family Tool Kit Sue Hutton, BSW. MSW. www.mindfulnesseveryday.org/mindfulparents.html Mindful Parenting - Skill for being with the Ups and Downs of Life Curriculum Authors Susan Hutton