It’s the most wonderful time of the year, that is, until… Sensory overload can happen to anyone. It is not specific to any single age or disability. In fact, it Read More
Category: Mindfulness
This is a listing of all articles surrounding mindfulness practices.
Support a Child’s Resilience by Pointing to the Positive
Children learn best when they feel safe, relaxed, loved, and confident. Emotions that are the opposite can make learning a struggle. Researchers who study Adverse Childhood Experiences, often referred to Read More
Summer Daily Activity List – Taking care of YOU!
PAVE has created a suggested list of activities to follow every day this summer. Give yourself grace if you cannot do everything on the list. Nobody is keeping track. Your Read More
Make Good Feelings Stick Like Velcro
This video provides a mindfulness practice to make good feelings stick like Velcro. When the mind focuses on what’s going well, stress can slide off like Teflon. We’re sort of Read More
Mindfulness Video Series
Self-Care Videos for Mindfulness – Families Series
Feel What You Feel
When emotions overwhelm us, we sometimes react in ways that we later regret. “Name it to Tame it” is a concept from neuroscientist Dan Siegel. It means that if we Read More
Take a Mindful Walk in Nature
Mindfulness can mean anything that helps you slow down and show up for what’s happening in a moment. This video demonstrates how to notice all of the body’s senses on Read More
Get Calm by Getting Organized
When overwhelm is happening, it’s hard to imagine that getting organized will help. But here’s why it’s worth it: When you feel satisfied that you’ve done something, your brain releases Read More
How to Cultivate Resilience like a Starfish
Starfish are masters at letting turmoil wash around them. They are also excellent models of resilience. This short video uses imagery from the sea and provides a strategy to get Read More
Body Sensing Meditation for Help with Sleep
Anxiety around bedtime is a struggle for many people of all ages. Whether the challenge is to fall asleep or stay asleep, worry doesn’t make getting enough zees any easier. Read More