#029 Teaching Mindfulness That Sticks: Creative and Culturally Relevant Approaches with Dr. Chris Willard

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Dr. Chris Willard, a clinical psychologist, best-selling author, international speaker, and mindfulness educator, as they discuss how to bring true depth, creativity, and cultural relevance to mindfulness practices for both children and adults. Chris helps cut through common myths and discusses the practical realities of teaching mindfulness today.

Some highlights:

-Common misconceptions about mindfulness and what it really is (and isn’t).
-How to meet people where they are—whether they're kids, adults, or from diverse backgrounds.
-Creative and developmentally appropriate ways to make mindfulness engaging.
-The role of mindfulness in handling addiction and screen time, especially for families and young people.
-Practical strategies and tips for educators and parents to introduce and model mindfulness effectively.’’

Find Dr. Chris Willard here:
Website: https://www.drchristopherwillard.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchriswillard
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchriswillard

 

 

🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.

 

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