Creative Mindfulness Practitioner & Primary School Teacher. Helping children to discover the value of mindfulness one moment at a time.
Promoting and caring for positive mental health for children between 4-12 years.
17/02/2022
Very excited to do this workshop over the weekend. Hosted by Louise Shanagher. Looking forward to sharing what I learn in my upcoming mindfulness classes in Ballmacarbry Community Centre.
If you would like to book a space, please send a DM or contact me through WhatsApp!
03/02/2022
It’s time to get back to some sort of normality again!
My classes will slowly but surely be making a welcomed return!
21/10/2020
Getting ready for my Halloween themed mindfulness class in Whitechurch NS tomorrow!
We will be focusing on the difficult feeling of worry/anxiety.
It is important to recognise that every human being experiences at least some worries. It is completely normal.
Tomorrow we will normalise this emotion & notice how it feels on a physical level in our body. By bringing awareness, we are directing the mind towards the immediate experience in the here & now & away from the tendency to fixate on thoughts or beliefs associated with that feeling.
Children will create their own worry monster who will help them to 'let go' of any worries and enable them to feel it, accept it & allow it to be as it is!
13/10/2020
Teaching tip Tuesday!
This is my very amateur visual to help my students to identify, understand & manage their feelings. If children can learn this skill, it will positively impact their resilience & ability to cope with everyday life.
We need to 😎Name it to tame it😎
1️⃣ Name the feeling
2️⃣ Identify where in the body you are feeling it.{Second picture is a fun way to explore this step!}
3️⃣ Breathe or move......this step is unique to the child. Some kids need space, some need a hug, time on the trampoline, a chat etc.
I totally understand that as teachers we can be overwhelmed with curriculum overload but teaching our children the tools they need to become more resilient will pave their way to a brighter, happier future! ❤️
05/10/2020
Seems such an injustice that children should suffer due to some ppls actions. 😢The guidelines are there to keep us safe..... Please please please think before you act.
We're all in this together. 🌺
03/10/2020
A fabulous day in Ballymacarbry today! 💞💞
29/09/2020
I'm so looking forward to starting my mindfulness classes in Ballymacarbry.
My classes are the perfect way to empower children to become more aware, resilient and connected. It will give them the tools they need to cope with life as we know it in these unpredictable times!
04/09/2020
Very excited to announce a 6 week mindfulness program for 8-12 year old children. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to learn new skills to help alleviate the transition back to school.
20/08/2020
I heard this quote from Marian Keyes last night on an episode of Bressie 's Where is my mind.
It really struck a cord with me...its the little things, the thoughtful gestures, the quick text or fone call. Being present, fully present with those that we love is the greatest gift we can get......& receive!
&now
18/08/2020
Today marked the last day of our workshop! The kids were just fantastic, so eager to participate & open to learning all about mindfulness. A wonderful way to start my journey into teaching mindfulness to children.
Yesterday they made their worry monsters.... A greedy little guy who just loves worries! Today we focused on emotions & made our "everything belongs" heart. We learned that all feelings are OK, even the difficult ones. Our feelings are just here to visit, they soon pass. We practiced being kind to all our feelings by welcoming them into our hearts!
Huge thank u to Ballinameela Community Centre for letting me use their wonderful facilities.
Nature & mindfulness go hand & hand. This super duo has endless benefits both to our physical & mental health! Being in nature can ✔️lift mood ✔️reduce stress✔️ease depression✔️boost immune system✔️improves concentration.
Sit & notice
....... Watch an insect, listen to the birds singing, pick blackberries, watch the sun come up (or go down!!)
Go for a walk & feel the sun on ur face, the wind in your hair. Listen to the sounds around! Just be, notice, appreciate.
10/08/2020
https://www.todayfm.com/podcasts/dermot-dave/avoid-back-school-stress
This is a really good listen 4 any parent with kids returning to school. Some great tips! Today FM
How To Avoid Back To School Stress Packing schoolbags, making the packed lunch and putting the scratchy uniform back on, no matter what your age, there's no doubt that you remember that 'end o...