What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is about anchoring our attention in the present moment. This may be to our breath or one of our senses. Mindfulness is also about bringing attention to our everyday tasks, not just in meditation.
Self Compassion practices allow us to be kinder to ourselves. When things are not how we would like them to be, when we experience pain in our lives or when we struggle to accept these parts of human experience, compassion practices support us.
Mindfulness in reality.....
Mindfulness is a practice. Nobody is present with self compassion all of the time. We live busy lives, we have lots of things to get done and lots of distractions.
We are often taught to be kind to others first. Self Compassion brings some of that kindness back to ourselves; in our language toward ourselves and our actions.
When we combine these two elements of mindfulness practice we create a loving awareness of our lives, which has multiple benefits.
Creative Mindfulness for Children and Young People
Creative Mindfulness gives children and young people the opportunity to learn about mindfulness and self compassion in an age appropriate way.
By using the “Creative Mindfulness for Kids approach” developed by Louise Shanagher of Creative Mindfulness® children and young people are supported to develop practices that they will hold for life. This is done through creative activities, story telling, individual interests and short meditations.
I provide Individual creative mindfulness classes for children and families, single day workshops and courses for schools and charity organisations (including courses for children, parents and staff)