course »Understanding Mindfulness for Professionals working with System involved Youth and Families

Date: 10/16/2020, 1:00 pm—3:00 pm
County: -Training Offerings
Location: DISTANCE LEARNING
Sponsor: East Bay Agency for Children
Phone: 510-844-5370, Ext. 4135
Online Training

This training is for all service providers who work with system involved youth and families. The facilitator will guide discussions and practice of techniques of Mindfulness Practices to be used with clients and families. Information will be provided about: understanding psychological benefits of mindfulness practice, learning several forms of mindfulness and practicing at least one new form of mindfulness. The facilitator will create a safe space for providers to identify, practice and inquire around how to utilize and have conversation with youth and families. There will be a place for providers to share their experiences of mindfulness and how these practices affect their ability to be proactive in support of client mental health and stress reduction.