Mindful Compassionate Parenting

Jan. 11 - Mar. 22, 2022

Weekly on Tuesdays | 9AM - 10:45AM PT

This 10-week model consisting of 90-minute sessions or the 2.5-day intensive program is for parents who are committed to learning practices in mindfulness and self-compassion.  These practices are designed to help parents build skills in awareness and self-regulation as they deepen their experience in the parenting process. Through this training, parents will be exposed to techniques and strategies that will help build problem-solving skills and enhance communication with their children.

So often the demands of life affect our ability to practice patience and deep listening with our children, which can impact the quality of the parent/child relationship. This inattention can contribute to frustration and confusion for both parent and child. By identifying reactive patterns and exploring options for attending to the unplanned stressors in our lives, we can improve our ability to respond skillfully to our own needs and the needs of our children.  In this course, participants will be introduced to the foundations of Mindfulness and the effect of mindfulness training on emotional regulation and stress reduction.  In addition, participants will learn the purpose and value of the adolescent brain and its role in preparing a teen for life, along with ways to redirect the attention of a child in the midst of a tantrum. Participants will explore methods for cultivating emotional resilience, kindness, and compassion in their children.

Parenting by all standards is challenging. In this course, participants will have an opportunity to listen deeply and with consideration to their children and create new ways of interacting, which, in turn, will teach children to manage their own stressors and live their own lives with greater skill and enjoyment.

For more information and to register, please visit linktr.ee/UCSDCFM and click "Mindfulness Programs"