DEVELOPING RESILIENCE IN CHILDREN: “WE CAN GET THROUGH THIS WITH MINDFULNESS!”
Mindfulness practices can help children develop their resilience, support their ability to work through their thoughts and feelings, and help build empathy for those around them too. Little ones learn about the importance of taking a moment to stop, take a breath, and then carry on with a clearer mind.
Children can develop emotional or behavioural problems such as anger and anxiety if high levels of stress are left unattended, which can result in damaging their brain and causing the onset of emotional problems. We can practice breathing techniques and mindful moments, say healing mantras, do yoga and meditate to help. Let's begin by practicing this mantra together: "I am strong, I care about myself and others. My feelings are ok."
May you be safe. May you be healthy. May you be loved.
We are here for you, for them.
In partnership with Family Support, Hammersmith & Fulham
mantra
ACTIVIties
MINDFUL MOMENT: “peaceful ocean visualisation”
Offer yourself 15 minutes of complete relaxation and feel your worries melt away. Get cosy on your couch or floor, wrap yourself in a blanket, close your eyes and breathe.
ADDITIONAL MINDFULNESS Toolboxes
“You Are Not Alone”
Remember that we are all the same. We are all made of the same materials, we experience the same feelings, go through pain, struggles and anger, but we all too easily think we are alone in this. We are not alone. We are here together. Remind yourself of this when you struggle.
“I Need A Break”
We need to ground ourselves and listen to ourselves. We are all hurting at the moment... We’re all in need of healing and to receive kind, loving energy. We hope this theme helps release feelings of being overloaded and allows you to give yourself a break.
“Self Acceptance” Rainbow Theme
Sometimes we have to move through tricky feelings and tricky times. Your feelings during these tricky times are valid and ok. Acknowledge them and breathe so that you come out stronger on the other side. Just like a rainbow after a storm.
“I Am Here. I Am Grounded.”
Everything is connected - We are to one another and also towards the earth, so let’s use this time to reconnect to ourselves, to each other, and to nature.
TEDDY BEAR BELLY BREATHING
We are building strong, peaceful, resilient hearts through the magic of being here. Talk to us about helping your home, classroom or organisation integrate simple, mindfulness activities into your daily routine to help overloaded feelings.
Love, Dana and Jen x