A Mindful Butterfly

02/02/2025

Are you looking for a practice to support a more compassionate and supportive new year? If so, please take a look at this class offered through the UCSD Mindfulness Programs. I’ve enjoyed taking classes from UCSD Mindfulness for many years.

https://cih.ucsd.edu/mindfulness/short-course-mindful-self-compassion

Most of us feel compassion for our close friends when they are struggling. What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself when you needed it most?
Learn how to shift your attention to recognize that you are a worthy recipient of compassion in our upcoming SC-MSC program. Register now!

27/01/2025

So blessed to work as a licensed therapist for Headspace. To support families as they rebuild, Headspace is offering free access to their app for those located in Los Angeles County through July 31, 2025*.

Headspace knows that mental health challenges can arise in the months following a disaster like this, and they hope these tools and resources can offer even a small sense of comfort as families collectively cope and move forward together.

Whether or not you were directly impacted by the wildfires, please know you’re not alone — it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the weight of events like these. Take time to mourn. Allow yourself to grieve. Then, when you feel ready to, seek out glimmers of hope.

*Currently available to new subscribers as they are prioritizing those who don’t have access today; must be in located Los Angeles County when signing up.

05/01/2025

Looks like a wonderful way to start the new year!

Limited seats going fast! Reserve your spot in our upcoming 1-Day Retreat: Creating A Mindful Year at the UC San Diego Craft Center.
https://cih.ucsd.edu/mindfulness/events/creating-mindful-year-uc-san-diego-craft-center-jan-2025

Join the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness (CFM) and the UC San Diego Craft Center community for a creative renewal retreat. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness will present a morning session of silent mindfulness practices with instruction by Shannon Jordan and Helen Kim. In the afternoon, you will have the option to choose one of three craft making sessions with the UC San Diego Craft Center.

19/07/2024

Wonderful ideas to share with your family!

Mindfulness teacher and author Chris Willard offers some out-of-the-box ways to introduce mindfulness to youth.

11/06/2024

Wonderful resources for individuals and families!

By balancing our physiology and nervous systems, body-based practices can help us through hard times.

17/05/2024

So very, very true. Today is a wonderful day to offer yourself and your family the gift of both.

Did you know that RELAXATION and LOVE go hand in hand? 🤝
When relaxation feels out of reach, love will help us relax 💓 When love feels out of reach, relaxation will help us connect with it 😌 Both are contagious!

15/05/2024

Incredible and FREE resource for families in California.

And here's the thing: you don't have to figure it all out on your own. Parenting is way too complicated for that –– and it's okay to ask for help. 🙋 💛

Do any of these scenarios sound familiar?

My toddler isn't sleeping (which means I'm not sleeping).

My child has zero behavior issues at school, but comes home and unloads all of their big feels on me.

My tween is "being dramatic," talking back, and testing my limits.

Think of us as your parenting partner –– your go-to for live support when you need it most. Tap into a real, dedicated expert coach who will walk you through strategies and actions to help you through all of these situations and more. Sign up today at http://BrightLife.kids. It's easy, confidential, and completely free.

15/05/2024

Looking for information about screen time for your young child, please take a look at the link below. For additional support, please take a look at BrightLife. This company offers free parent coaching for families in California.

14/05/2024

Cultivating stability can be a wonderful way to manage everyday stress. Thank you Mindful.org for this helpful resource.

This week, Elaine Smookler invites us to explore the Mountain Meditation, where we will embody the mountain's steadfast calm amidst the swirling winds and shifting clouds of life.