Mindful Parents: Stress Management and Relaxation Training for Parents
- Understand and regulate their emotions in order to manage stress
- Reclaim wholeness and happiness
- Respond more calmly, empathically, and compassionately
- Improve mental and physical health
- Increase satisfaction as a parent
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The Mindful Parents program is modeled on The Stress Reduction Clinic program at The University of Massachusetts Medical School. Core components of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program have been integrated into a curriculum that puts the experience of the parent at the heart of the practice. The material is based on clinical research findings that show that parents have an increased sense of well-being when practicing the techniques taught in the program. Research has also shown that youth demonstrate less anxious/aggressive behavior when adults in their lives are practicing Mindfulness (Singh, Nirbhay. 2007) The program is held weekly, over 8 sessions. It is designed specifically for parents to enable and encourage them to:
Course Format
The program is delivered in a workshop setting, with a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 25 participants. It consists of 6 two-hour sessions. The course is non-religious and non-sectarian.Course Overview
The heart of the Mindful Parents program is the development of Mindfulness meditation skills supported by teachings delivered in a psycho-educational format. Taught in a non-sectarian way, these experiential practices focus on emotional awareness, meditation, movement exercises, discussions and at-home exercises. Parents are asked to set aside some time at home to practice the mediation with a series of CDs provided with the program. Discussion and sharing among parents is also part of the program.If you would like to register for a Mindful Parents course, please contact us.
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