This favorite resource for therapists, educators, parents, and kids, makes teaching and incorporating mindfulness into your home, classroom and therapy session super easy and fun. Now in its 2nd Edition -- the updated Growing Mindful card deck features 56 unique mindfulness activities teach awareness, how to be present in the moment, and cultivate kindness & curiosity. Perfect for all ages!
About the Author :
Christopher Willard, PsyD, is an expert on mindfulness with young people, having trained thousands of professionals and young people on the practice and benefits of mindfulness. He is a psychologist and consultant working individually as well as consulting to schools, hospitals and other organizations. He is the author of multiple books on psychology, child development, contemplative practice and more. Dr. Willard is the president of the Mindfulness in Education Network and serves on the board of directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy and on the faculty of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Willard is the co-author of The Mindfulness Skills Activity Book for Children, and the author of Child's Mind, Growing Up Mindful and numerous others. He is also the co-author of the Growing Mindful, Growing Mindful 2nd Edition, Growing Mindful Spanish Edition, Growing Happy, Mindful Reminders, The Self-Compassion and Anti-Burnout card decks.
Mitch Abblett, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, clinical administrator, supervisor and trainer. He has appeared on local and regional television programs in New England, and has written in professional periodicals regarding children's mental health needs. Abblett serves as the Clinical Director of Judge Baker Children's Center's Manville School, a well-established therapeutic day school for special education children with significant learning, emotional and behavior challenges. Abblett has also worked with a variety of populations presenting difficult behavior patterns. He is the author or co-author of numerous books, including The Mindfulness Skills Activity Book for Children and The Challenging Child Toolbox. Dr. Abblett is also the co-author of the Growing Mindful, Growing Mindful 2nd Edition, Growing Mindful Spanish Edition, Growing Happy, Mindful Reminders, The Self-Compassion and Anti-Burnout card decks.
