Based on the evidenced-based curriculum of Mindful Self Compassion, this 8-week experiential program for teens provides practices and tools to manage stress, increase feelings of happiness and well-being, and promote emotional resilience. In each weekly session, we will discuss concepts related to well-being and do a variety of practices, including seated mindfulness meditations, intentional movement, and creative projects.
In this recorded Zoom presentation, Dr. Liliana Lengua shares ideas on staying focused on what matters most for our children and interweaves mindfulness practices that can be used in every-day interactions between parents and children to enhance parents’ effectiveness and relationships with their children.
This list of webinars, websites and books support conversations in homes and classrooms about race and racism.
These playful breathing activities are excellent ways to introduce children to practices that strengthen their awareness.
This practice can help children feel connected to people they love and expand their circle of compassion. We created a script for you to use when sharing with children.
The University of Washington Public Health Initiative awarded 21 grants to faculty-led teams including a team from the Center for Child and Family Well-being. The team led by Center Director, Liliana Lengua, will study the likely impact of COVID-19 on the mental health on parents and their children. The Population Health Initiative COVID-19 rapid response