10 Week Online Mindful Parenting Course
“Parenting is not about having all the answers, but about being open to learning and growing alongside your child.” – Janet Lansbury
What is Mindfulness?
With the rapid pace of life today, many of us can feel overwhelmed and stressed.
Mindfulness is the practice of bringing your attention to the present moment, with openness and without judgment. It involves being aware of your thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and the surrounding environment. Mindfulness helps you to create a sense of calm and clarity, reduce stress and improve your overall mental health.
Is your mind often wandering or hard to disconnect from work? Do you struggle with worry and focus? If so, this course could be for you! It’s designed to help you cultivate mindfulness, enhance your well-being, and bring more presence into your family life.
Mindfulness in parenting means being fully engaged and aware with your children. Practicing it can lead to more effective parenting, allowing you to respond to challenges with clarity and compassion.
Course Overview
Unlock the power of mindfulness in your parenting journey with my online course! Over the course of eight weeks learn practical techniques to reduce stress, foster deeper connections with your children, and create a more peaceful home environment.
Each week will focus on a different aspect of mindfulness, enabling you to gradually develop your skills and weave them into family life.
Whether you’re new to mindfulness or looking to enhance your skills, this engaging course will equip you with tools to nurture both yourself and your family. Join me and transform your parenting experience today.
•Course Structure
•How to get most out of the course
•Materials needed
•Teacher support
•Dates and times
•Cost
Course Structure
Week 1: Introduction to Mindfulness
Learning: You will understand the basics of mindfulness and how it will benefit your life.
Week 2: Bringing Mindfulness to parenting and Mindful listening
Learning: How mindfulness in parenting involves being fully present and engaged with your children, creating a more aware, attentive, and empathetic parenting style.
Week 3: Building presence and connection with your child
Learning: You will learn strategies and practical exercises to help enhance presence and connection with your child. Building presence and connection is essential for fostering a healthy and supportive relationship.
Week 4: Cultivating mindful presence and reflective listening
Learning: You will learn to build a strong, supportive relationship and foster a deeper connection with your child. You will learn strategies and exercises to help you achieve this.
Week 5: The Childs Brain
Learning: Learning about the childs brain helps you understand how their developmental stage influences their emotions, behaviors, and ability to engage in mindfulness practices.
Week 6: Practicing self compassion and compassion for our children
Learning: You will learn new strategies and practical exercises to help you cultivate both self-compassion and compassion for your children that is essential for fostering a nurturing and supportive environment.
Week 7: Loving kindness and gratitude practices
Learning: You will learn how you can integrate these practices into your daily routine with your child. Practicing loving-kindness and gratitude can significantly enhance emotional well-being and foster stronger relationships.
Week 8: Teaching children mindful awareness practices
Learning: You will learn some strategies and exercises to introduce mindfulness to children in a fun and engaging way. Helping your children develop emotional regulation, focus, and a sense of calm.
Week 9: Teaching children kindness and compassion practices
Learning: We will practice some effective strategies and activities to help children cultivate kindness and compassion. A wonderful way to nurture empathy, emotional intelligence, and positive relationships.
Week 10: Teaching children mindfulness of emotion practices.
Learning: Guiding them to recognize, accept, and manage their emotions in a healthy way. This practice encourages emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and resilience.
Additional Information:
You will receive a weekly email comprising of mindfulness practice work for yourself and your children, extra links to useful mindfulness resources and a brief overview of insights from the live class. It is recommended that you set aside around 10-15 minutes each day for personal practice between classes.
Audio recordings will be available if you cannot make a live class.
How to Get the Most Out of This Course
Commit to Regular Practice: Set aside time each day for mindfulness exercises for yourself and with your children. Consistency is key to reaping the benefits of mindfulness.
Stay Open and Curious: Approach each practice with an open mind and curiosity. Allow yourself to experience the present moment without judgment.
Engage with the Community: Share your experiences and insights with fellow participants during live sessions using breakout rooms, all in confidence with no recordings in the breakout rooms. Support and learn from each other.
Reflect on Your Progress: Keep a journal to note your thoughts, feelings, and progress throughout the course.
Materials Needed
Comfortable clothing, a quiet space for meditation and a journal for reflection.
Optional: Yoga mat, cushions, or a chair for seated meditations.
Teacher Support
Throughout this course, I will be available to support and guide you. Feel free to reach out on email with any questions or concerns. I am here to help you make the most of your mindfulness journey.
Embarking on this mindfulness course is a step towards a more mindful, balanced, and fulfilling life. I look forward to supporting you every step of the way. Let’s take a deep breath, ground ourselves in the present moment, and begin this transformative journey together.
Dates:
Online Morning Course
8th January 2025 (Wednesdays)
10:00 – 11:15/11:30 (Dublin Time)
15th January, 22nd January, 29th January, 5th February, 12th February, 19th February, 26th February, 5th March and 12th March.
Online Evening Course
8th January 2025 (Wednesdays)
20:00 – 21:15/21:30 (Dublin Time)
15th January, 22nd January, 29th January, 5th February, 12th February, 19th February, 26th February, 5th March and 12th March.
Cost:
€119 with an early bird rate of €99, if booked before 15th December 2024
40% Discount on the second person to include parents, carers, co parents, special guardians et cetera.
This online mindfulness course will run for 8 weeks, plus for an extra €30 you will get an in person ‘Retreat Workshop’ , date to be confirmed.
To make payment please contact me on [email protected] or 086-8177386
Retreat 2 Hour in person workshop
During the retreat I will be using various tools and methods to enhance your holistic wellness, such as visualization, mindfulness practices, expressive journaling, controlled breathing, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and sound therapy.
This 2 hour workshop is an add on to the 8 week course and an additional cost applies.