In this video, we talk about gratitude, a skill and practice that is central to hardwiring our brains to savor good experiences.
An Introduction to Gratitude
Focus Area: Cultivating Mindfulness & Compassion
An Introduction to Self-Compassion
In this video, we talk about self-compassion, a skill and practice that is critical to strengthening resilience.
UW News highlights CCFW’s partnership with the Resilience Lab to expand our mindfulness-based program Be REAL across campus
Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion
Mindful Self-Compassion or “MSC” is an empirically-supported program developed by Drs. Chris Germer and Kristin Neff. This 6-week version has been adapted as an intimate online offering. In this 6-week program, participants will meet once a week for 1.5 hours and will learn MSC skills through activities such as meditation, experiential exercises, short presentations, group discussion, and home practices. No experience with mindfulness or meditation is required.
Seattle Children’s Free Online Mindfulness Groups for Parents and Caregivers
A team of parent leaders and partners from Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic and the Arc of King County have created a culturally relevant mindfulness and compassion program. Join them for an opportunity to connect with other parents and share strategies to cope with challenges. They offer weekly drop-ins on Wednesdays, Soul Sundays for the Black Community, and short meditations in Spanish and English.
Tools for Teens: Stress Management and Emotional Resilience
Based on the evidenced-based curriculum of Mindful Self Compassion, the Mindful Schools curriculum, and principles of positive psychology; 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.