Sharing Meditation with Kids + Teens

According to a recent report from the American Psychological Association, most Americans are suffering from moderate to high stress, with 44% reporting that their stress levels have increased over the past five years. But, this stress is also taking its toll on kids as almost 1/3 of children reported that they had physical health symptoms associated with stress over the past month. Headaches, stomach aches, and difficulties falling or staying asleep were all concerns of the children surveyed.
With an undeniable increase in the energy and information bombarding our children, it's no wonder that they are overstimulated, frustrated, and feel a mountain of pressure almost daily. And while we may not be able to control much of this, there is something that we can do to support their resiliency. Meditation and Mindfulness practices have been studied extensively and the data is in- these ancient techniques offer powerful tools for self-regulation, stress-resiliency and the development of responsibility and compassion.
In this this 2 hr. workshop, Mandy Trapp, Founder of Lifestyle Meditation and mom of 3, will share with you powerful tools and strategies that will help you to nurture your own mental and emotional health as well as that of those in your care. Through a little education and practice, you will have the ability to influence change almost immediately so that everyone, including you, will be navigating the stresses of life with less resistance, and much greater ease.