Support for Parents and Teachers During the COVID Pandemic
While we need to practice “Social Distancing” for the physical health and welfare of our country right now, we don’t need to succumb to emotional distancing. We can still come together in smart and safe ways for the mental health and well-being of our children, and ourselves.
In fact, connecting in caring communities – especially during times of traumatic stress – is absolutely vital to both your body’s nervous system and immune system. And yes, it takes a village…!
These Mindful Village Resources are freely offered as a support for all the parents and professionals out there – school teachers, counselors, and administrators, medical, mental health, and childcare providers - trying each day to care for our kids.
My deep respect and love to each of you.
Sincerely,
- Peter Montminy, Ph.D.
“Self-Care for the Care-Givers”
FREE Mindfulness Classes for Parents, Teachers, and Other Child-Serving Professionals
LIVE Online with Dr. Peter Montminy
Weekdays 12:30 – 1:00 pm EDT (April 6th - 30th)
Given the enormous stress you’re under, you deserve a break today! Drop-in any day of the week during the month of April for these FREE online programs providing self-care for our kids care-givers. You’ll be treated to:
Guided Mindfulness Meditations– to help you Relax & Refocus when it’s needed most
Mindful Parenting & Teaching Tips – to help you get through new daily routines & struggles
Stress Management Strategies – helping you and your kids overcome feelings of overwhelm
“Q&A” Discussions – sharing inspirational stories and practical advice for our times
SIGN UP HERE NOW for your Weekly Updates from Dr. Montminy - and you’ll receive the link to all of the Live Zoom sessions, as well as the full archive of class recordings.
WEEK 1 - TOPICS
MONDAY (4/6) - Class 1: Mindful Solutions for Pandemic Stress
TUESDAY (4/7) - Class 2: What You Focus on Grows
WEDNESDAY (4/8) - Class 3: Relax the Body
THURSDAY (4/9) - Class 4: Refocus the Mind
FRIDAY (4/10) - Class 5: Just Breathe
WEEK 2 - TOPICS
MONDAY (4/13) - Class 6: Balancing Home and Work at Home
TUESDAY (4/14) - Class 7: Awareness of Emotions
WEDNESDAY (4/15) - Class 8: Feeling Fevers
THURSDAY (4/16) - Class 9: Lost in (Worry) Thoughts
FRIDAY (4/17) - Class 10: Anchor Breaths
Week 3
MONDAY (4/20) - Class 11: Stress Mindsets
TUESDAY (4/21) - Class 12: Loving-Kindness
WEDNESDAY (4/22) - Class 13: Coming to Our Senses
THURSDAY (4/23) - Class 14: A Prayer for Our Uncertain Times
FRIDAY (4/24) - Class 15: Mindful Breathing for Kids (Part 1)
Week 4
MONDAY (4/27) - Class 16: Self-Compassion
TUESDAY (4/28) - Class 17: Mindful Breathing for Kids (Part 2)
WEDNESDAY (4/29) - Class 18: Daily OTP's: S.T.O.P.
THURSDAY (4/30) - Class 19: Gratitude and Generosity
FRIDAY (5/1) - Class 20: Your Mindful Solutions Toolkit
SIGN UP HERE NOW for your Weekly Updates from Dr. Montminy - and you’ll receive the link to all of the Live Zoom sessions, as well as the full archive of class recordings.
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