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Mindfulness and Neuroscience for Healthy Brain Development
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Examine and deepen your mindfulness practice while gaining new clinical skills in a fun and relaxed environment. This course recording on Mindfulness-based interventions for children and teens will explore all elements of mindfulness.
First we will start with mindfulness for you, the professional, in order to maintain presence, manage the stress of your challenging job, and stave off “compassion fatigue.” We will then explore ways to adapt mindfulness for young people. Maximize engagement and minimize resistance through games, play, writing, movement, sports, arts and more.
Watch Dr. Christopher Willard, Psy.D. and author, in this fun and engaging recording! This course inspires, but more importantly empowers you with the tools to share mindfulness in practical yet engaging ways.
Learn proven practices for ADHD, executive function and impulse control and the skills to soothe trauma and anxiety. We will practice building emotion through mindfulness of music, listening and body awareness exercises. Special attention will also be given to harnessing the power of technology and social media.
Walk away re-energized and with a certificate in new skills to apply to your work!
Christopher Willard, PsyD, Teaching Associate
Christopher Willard, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist, author and consultant based in Massachusetts. He has spoken in over 31 countries and has presented at two TEDx events. He is the author of 20 books, including Alphabreaths (2019), Growing Up Mindful (2016). and Feelings are Like Farts (2024). His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere. He teaches at Harvard Medical School.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Christopher Willard maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with Harvard Medical School, Cambridge Health Alliance, and the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. He receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Willard receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Christopher Willard is the president and board member of the Mindfulness In Education Network. He is on the advisory boards of Mindfulness First and Peace in Schools. Dr. Willard is a member of Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy.
