Foster Care Training

This session introduces mindfulness as a practical, trauma-informed approach to helping children and youth in care manage big emotions. Participants will explore the core principles of mindfulness, the difference between coping and avoidance, and why emotional regulation is especially complex for youth who have experienced trauma. Through guided, arts-based experiential activities, participants will learn accessible strategies to calm the mind and body, support self-soothing, and promote emotional awareness and connection. Attendees will leave with practical, evidence-informed tools and a printable activities guide for integrating mindfulness into ongoing care.