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Mindfulness Tools: Helping Children and Teens Stress Less and Connect More
July 21, 2018 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
$180An informative, practical and fun training for therapists, educators, school counselors and youth program leaders
Saturday, July 21st , 2018, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Sign in and light breakfast 9:00 – 9:30
Presenter: Melissa J. Johnson, Ph.D.
Psychologist (PSY 13102)
Come discover creative, fun and meaningful tools for incorporating mindfulness into everyday activities with children and teens. Exciting current research in the fields of psychology, education, and neuroscience indicate that mindfulness practices can help children and teens improve attention and focus, manage stress, enjoy more positive relationships, and increase optimism! Whether you work in an educational or clinical setting or an after-school program, mindfulness tools can be an asset to the youth with whom you work. This presentation will provide participants with current research, practical tools, and experiential exercises to support the effective use of mindfulness with children and teens.
Continuing education credits are available for those licensed through the California Board of Psychology and the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Illuminated Education is the continuing education provider. Continuing education credits available through Illuminated Education for licensed psychologists and those licensed by the BBS in California. For more details: www.illuminateded.com
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