Help Kids Find Calm: Simple tools to help children feel calm, centered, & supported
A Mindfulness Training for Parents & Caregivers of Students, Preschool – 5th Grade
There’s a lot happening in the world right now, we all feel the weight of it. Children feel the stress of the world too. Join us to explore the power of mindfulness, meditation, and mindful movement to support their well-being. You’ll learn simple, child-friendly skills you can start using right away.
This 2-hour session is ideal for parents, caregivers, and anyone who works with children in an educational or supportive role.
In this session, you will:
* Understand the nervous system & how stress affects it.
* What Mindfulness is and its benefits.
* No, You Don’t Have to Sit Still! Meditation & Movement-based
accessible practices for every kid.
* How to start & stick to a practice with kids.
We’ll wrap up with a sample class that brings all the principles together, and you’ll leave with a clear plan for teaching these practices to the children you care for at home or in the community.
When: Wednesday, October 8, 6-8pm
Where: Enso Collaborative (ensovalleyjunction.com) 116 5th St., West Des Moines (Vally Junction)
Instructor: Led by Susan Dannen, LISW, RPT-S, RYT-200, Certified Youth Instructor for Yoga Calm; a licensed mental health professional and experienced yoga teacher. Susan has been in the mental health field for over 30 years and specializes in Children’s Mental Health. She co-owns River Roots Mental Health & Wellness Center and is a recognized speaker and trainer in our area. She also provides webinars to a national and international audience through Mindspring Mental Health Alliance.
Class Size: Limited to 12 individual participants to provide a personalized experience.
Registration: Please register through the provided "ticket" link, which will take you to the registration form.
Registration will remain open, and should we reach capacity, a waitlist will be established. You will need to pay a $10 nonrefundable fee to hold your spot. Your spot will not be confirmed until your hold fee is paid. If the spots fill up, which they often do, we will start a waitlist. In the event someone cancels, those who are on the registered waitlist & paid the hold fee, will get first priority. If you are on the waitlist & a spot doesn't open up, your $10 fee will be returned. You will be contacted within 48 hours to let you know that you are registered or on the waitlist. If the waitlist grows sufficiently, we may open an additional class time.
Cost: $25 per person
Extras: Bring a mat, handouts will be provided that you can take notes on. A limited number of mats are available at the studio, or you can bring your own. Props are available for everyone, but feel free to bring your own and don't forget a water bottle!
Ready to sign up? Create calm, focus, and joy for the children you care for!
Questions: contact
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