Presenter: Elaine Peterson, MEd
When: Friday, October 17, 2014         
Time: 12:30 - 2 p.m.

A growing body of evidence suggests that mindfulness - the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment - can help young people self regulate at home and at school, improving their learning potential and emotional well-being.  Cultivating awareness of breath, thoughts, senses and emotions can greatly benefit adults and children alike.  Specific conditions like ADHD, executive functioning, and different behavioral challenges can respond positively to “awareness practice”.  This talk will explore what mindfulness practice looks like and how to implement it in the classroom, as well as in one-on-one educational and psychotherapeutic settings.  Current research will be reviewed, as well as specific guidelines and exercises designed especially for children.

Elaine Peterson, MEd is an educational therapist and elementary school resource specialist.  She has practiced mindfulness and meditation for over a decade, and has incorporated her practice into her remediation work with students.  She earned her master’s degree and learning specialist credential from Holy Names University, and her thesis focused on the impact of mindfulness practice on children with ADHD.

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