Podcast appearances and mentions of Christopher Willard

Host Marianne Wisenthal welcomes psychologist Dr. Christopher Willard to discuss his latest book, College Mental Health 101: A Guide for Students, Parents and Professionals. Together, they explore today's college mental health crisis, the impact of social media and the pandemic, practical resilience-building strategies, and actionable advice for students, parents, and educators navigating these challenges.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you ever find yourself getting overwhelmed or dysregulated when your child gets overwhelmed or dysregulated? Ah-hem, yes. We ALL do. And even though we may have the tools in our toolbox, it's challenging to use them in that exact right moment.  In this episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast, I'm talking mindfulness with with Dr. Christopher Willard, a clinical psychologist and author. We have a very heartful conversation about mindfulness and emotional regulation. We're digging into the power of being responsive rather than reactive — a skill every parent can benefit from.  Dr. Willard shares his own journey into mindfulness, offering simple, practical tips to make mindfulness an enjoyable and accessible part of daily life for both parents and kids. You'll also get a sneak peek into Dr. Willard's upcoming book, Feelings Are Like Farts, which uses (fart) humor to help kids better understand their emotions.  This lighthearted yet meaningful conversation is full of relatable insights and actionable advice, perfect for any parent looking to navigate the ups and downs of family life with a little more calm and connection. Tune in for a dose of mindfulness inspiration and share with another parent who may have a kiddo who laughs at farts.  Resources: drchristopherwillard.com Follow Dr. Chris Willard @drchriswillard on Facebook | Instagram Books: Growing Up Mindful by Christopher Willard Alphabreaths by Christopher Willard, PsyD Feelings Are Like Farts by Christopher Willard, PsyD 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge and Found Self-Help That Actually Works by Dan Harris Real Happiness by Sharon Salzberg Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by Jon Kabat-Zinn Follow Christy @theheartfulparent | Join the Heartful Parent Academy with code PODCAST

Tips for managing anxiety could not be a more timely topic, after the US Surgeon General's advisory about parents and mental health and the start of a new school year. You are going to LOVE my guest, Dr. Christopher Willard. He's an incredibly engaging and relatable author, clinical psychologist, and faculty member at Harvard Medical School. He's also one of the leading advocates for mindfulness as "psychological first aid" for parents and kids. He discusses the proven benefits of mindfulness including boosting positivity, regulating emotions, reducing anxiety and depression, and even changing our brains in ways that help us focus, absorb information, self-regulate, solve problems, and even create happiness. You'll learn what mindfulness is, how we can practice it in our daily lives, age-by-age exercises we can share with our kids, and other tips for reducing stress and anxiety. Dr. Willard even does a little live breathwork exercise that nearly puts Liz in a trance live on air! Tune in for his valuable insights to help all of us better manage anxiety and self-regulate as we head into a new school year. ----- Support Our Awesome Sponsor: Phyla Skincare: If you struggle with acne or have kids who do, save 25% your first order with code COOLMOM on Phyla Phortify Probiotic Serum. There's a reason Ryan Reynolds is an investor -- It's the breakthrough, science-backed, derm-recommended, probiotic acne serum that prevents breakouts all without harsh chemicals or side effects. Hard recommend! ----- Our Cool Picks of the Week include a discussion about the benefits of travel, and a Instagram account that sounds wacky but really is wonderful! ---- Follow Spawned: Apple, Spotify, Amazon Find Dr. Chris Willard: Website, Instagram, Amazon Find Liz Gumbinner: Instagram, Substack, Facebook, Threads Find Cool Mom Picks: Instagram, Facebook, Threads Join: The Spawned Podcast FB Community Shownotes from today's episode: Cool Mom Pick Podcast Page Subscribe for cool picks each week right in your inbox: coolmompicks.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Shamash Alidina guides us through a practice focused on the calming power of belly breathing. In our fast-paced world, stress can easily take hold, and this meditation offers a simple yet powerful way to find relaxation and ease. Belly breathing, or deep diaphragmatic breathing, encourages a full breath that engages the diaphragm and helps activate the body's relaxation response. By consciously slowing your breath and focusing on the expansion and contraction of your belly, you can send signals to your nervous system that it's safe to relax, lowering stress levels and promoting a sense of calm. Don't miss out on our upcoming Community Connection Meditation Series from August 26th to 30th, 2024! This live virtual event brings us together in the spirit of mindfulness, connection, and growth. Over five days, enjoy 30 minutes of daily group meditations followed by a Q&A session, all guided by renowned meditation teachers Christopher Willard, Caverly Morgan, Shamash Alidina, Sue Hutton, and Tovi C. Scruggs-Hussein. Learn more and register at https://shop.mindful.org/products/community-connection-meditation-series. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup. Show Notes Find more from Shamash Alidina here: Shamash Alidina on Mindful.org Shamash Alidina's Website And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.

This week, Shamash Alidina guides us through a practice focused on the calming power of belly breathing. In our fast-paced world, stress can easily take hold, and this meditation offers a simple yet powerful way to find relaxation and ease. Belly breathing, or deep diaphragmatic breathing, encourages a full breath that engages the diaphragm and helps activate the body's relaxation response. By consciously slowing your breath and focusing on the expansion and contraction of your belly, you can send signals to your nervous system that it's safe to relax, lowering stress levels and promoting a sense of calm. Don't miss out on our upcoming Community Connection Meditation Series from August 26th to 30th, 2024! This live virtual event brings us together in the spirit of mindfulness, connection, and growth. Over five days, enjoy 30 minutes of daily group meditations followed by a Q&A session, all guided by renowned meditation teachers Christopher Willard, Caverly Morgan, Shamash Alidina, Sue Hutton, and Tovi C. Scruggs-Hussein. Learn more and register at https://shop.mindful.org/products/community-connection-meditation-series. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup. Show Notes Find more from Shamash Alidina here: Shamash Alidina on Mindful.org Shamash Alidina's Website And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.

This week, Christopher Willard and Olivia Weisser bring us a mediation inspired by the Japanese concept of ma, which refers to “the spaces between everything.” This practice invites us to take the opportunity to explore the empty spaces that exist all around us and inside us.  For instance, we might think of the space between the plants in the garden, or between the notes in a song. It can also be emotional space, like the silences in a conversation. Or the little gaps between our thoughts and emotions.  Often, we don't even notice these empty spaces—but bringing our awareness to them can reveal new meaning and beauty. By exploring the space in-between through this mindfulness practice, we also enhance our creativity, noticing skills, and awareness.  We're also thrilled to announce our upcoming Community Connection Meditation Series, taking place from August 26th-30th, 2024! This live virtual event is designed to bring us together in the spirit of mindfulness, connection, and growth.  5 days of live group meditations with the Mindful community 30 minutes of daily practice + Q&A Pay what you can Guidance from leading meditation teachers: Christopher Willard Psy. D., Caverly Morgan, Shamash Alidina, Sue Hutton, and Tovi C. Scruggs-Hussein! Learn more and register here: https://shop.mindful.org/products/community-connection-meditation-series Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup. Show Notes Find more from Chris Willard here: Chris Willard on Mindful.org Chris Willard's Website   Find more from Olivia Weisser Olivia Weisser on Mindful.org Olivia Weiser Books   And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.  

This week, Christopher Willard and Olivia Weisser bring us a mediation inspired by the Japanese concept of ma, which refers to “the spaces between everything.” This practice invites us to take the opportunity to explore the empty spaces that exist all around us and inside us.  For instance, we might think of the space between the plants in the garden, or between the notes in a song. It can also be emotional space, like the silences in a conversation. Or the little gaps between our thoughts and emotions.  Often, we don't even notice these empty spaces—but bringing our awareness to them can reveal new meaning and beauty. By exploring the space in-between through this mindfulness practice, we also enhance our creativity, noticing skills, and awareness.  We're also thrilled to announce our upcoming Community Connection Meditation Series, taking place from August 26th-30th, 2024! This live virtual event is designed to bring us together in the spirit of mindfulness, connection, and growth.  5 days of live group meditations with the Mindful community 30 minutes of daily practice + Q&A Pay what you can Guidance from leading meditation teachers: Christopher Willard Psy. D., Caverly Morgan, Shamash Alidina, Sue Hutton, and Tovi C. Scruggs-Hussein! Learn more and register here: https://shop.mindful.org/products/community-connection-meditation-series Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup. Show Notes Find more from Chris Willard here: Chris Willard on Mindful.org Chris Willard's Website   Find more from Olivia Weisser Olivia Weisser on Mindful.org Olivia Weiser Books   And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.  

Navigating the stormy seas of a high-conflict divorce can leave parents and children seeking a lifeline of wisdom. That's precisely what Dr. Christopher Willard offers in our heartfelt conversation, guiding families toward creating a sanctuary of stability amidst the chaos. We traverse the emotional landscape parents and children face, focusing on the significance of self-care and mental resilience for parents to remain the bedrock of support their children need. Dr. Willard, with his profound expertise in mindfulness and psychology, provides actionable strategies to foster serene environments for kids and fortify parental well-being.Amidst the challenges of co-parenting, we shine a light on the transformative power of positive adult influences and structured experiences for children coming from high-conflict backgrounds. Through our rich dialogue, we emphasize how settings like summer camps, school programs, and therapy can serve as oases of encouragement and growth. The discussions reveal that beyond the immediate family drama, nurturing narratives from supportive relationships and engaging activities are crucial in steering children towards resilience and emotional stability.As we draw to a close, we address the delicate intricacies of child custody and the painstaking process of mending strained relationships. We offer compassionate advice and practical steps to help parents cope with the heartbreak of parental alienation, underscoring the importance of maintaining connection and practicing self-compassion. Our exchange culminates with a discussion on Dr. Willard's impactful resources and his work to support those enduring the arduous path through high-conflict divorce. For parents and families in the throes of these challenges, this episode serves as a beacon of hope and guidance.

Join Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life.  Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life.  Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life.  Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life.  Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life.  Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life.  Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life.  Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Dr. Christopher Willard, (Psy. D.) is a clinical psychologist, author and consultant based in Massachusetts. He has spoken in over thirty three countries, and has presented at two TEDx events. He is the author of twenty books, including Alphabreaths (2019), Growing Up Mindful (2016) and How we Grow Through What we Go Through (2022), and Feelings are Like Farts, 2023. His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere. He teaches at Harvard Medical School.   Dr. Willard has been practicing meditation for over 20 years, and teaching for almost as long. His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life.  Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Dr. Christopher Willard, (Psy. D.) is a clinical psychologist, author and consultant based in Massachusetts. He has spoken in over thirty three countries, and has presented at two TEDx events. He is the author of twenty books, including Alphabreaths (2019), Growing Up Mindful (2016) and How we Grow Through What we Go Through (2022), and Feelings are Like Farts, 2023. His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere. He teaches at Harvard Medical School.   Dr. Willard has been practicing meditation for over 20 years, and teaching for almost as long. His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life.  Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Dr. Christopher Willard, (Psy. D.) is a clinical psychologist, author and consultant based in Massachusetts. He has spoken in over thirty three countries, and has presented at two TEDx events. He is the author of twenty books, including Alphabreaths (2019), Growing Up Mindful (2016) and How we Grow Through What we Go Through (2022), and Feelings are Like Farts, 2023. His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere. He teaches at Harvard Medical School.   Dr. Willard has been practicing meditation for over 20 years, and teaching for almost as long. His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life.  Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Dr. Christopher Willard, (Psy. D.) is a clinical psychologist, author and consultant based in Massachusetts. He has spoken in over thirty three countries, and has presented at two TEDx events. He is the author of twenty books, including Alphabreaths (2019), Growing Up Mindful (2016) and How we Grow Through What we Go Through (2022), and Feelings are Like Farts, 2023. His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere. He teaches at Harvard Medical School.   Dr. Willard has been practicing meditation for over 20 years, and teaching for almost as long. His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life.  Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Dr. Christopher Willard, (Psy. D.) is a clinical psychologist, author and consultant based in Massachusetts. He has spoken in over thirty three countries, and has presented at two TEDx events. He is the author of twenty books, including Alphabreaths (2019), Growing Up Mindful (2016) and How we Grow Through What we Go Through (2022), and Feelings are Like Farts, 2023. His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere. He teaches at Harvard Medical School.   Dr. Willard has been practicing meditation for over 20 years, and teaching for almost as long. His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life.  Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Dr. Christopher Willard, (Psy. D.) is a clinical psychologist, author and consultant based in Massachusetts. He has spoken in over thirty three countries, and has presented at two TEDx events. He is the author of twenty books, including Alphabreaths (2019), Growing Up Mindful (2016) and How we Grow Through What we Go Through (2022), and Feelings are Like Farts, 2023. His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere. He teaches at Harvard Medical School.   Dr. Willard has been practicing meditation for over 20 years, and teaching for almost as long. His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mindfulness and meditation can be beneficial for children with ADHD, as well as for anyone in the family. But what's the best way to get started, and how can we make mindfulness practices enjoyable for children so they actually want to participate?  In this week's episode of the Soaring Child, Dr. Christopher Willard joins the show. He is a clinical psychologist, an author, and a consultant based in Massachusetts. He's spoken in 30 countries, and he has presented at two TEDx events. He is an author of 20 books, including Alphabreaths, Growing Up Mindful, and How We Grow Through What We Go Through. His thoughts on mental health have been featured in New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and many other places. He also teaches at Harvard Medical School. Tune in to this episode to discover how mindfulness can benefit you and your child with ADHD.    Key Takeaways: [4:11] Why Dr. Willard first became interested in mindfulness and meditation  [7:40] How breath is a superpower  [11:37] Benefits of mindfulness that are not always talked about [15:40] How to make mindfulness more fun for kids [21:13] How often Dr. Willard exposed his own children to mindfulness  [26:13] What to do when visualization is more difficult for someone  [29:51] How adults can bring mindfulness into their daily lives   [32:31] A challenge to the listeners   Memorable Moments: “If we can regulate our breath, we can regulate our body…If we're regulating our body, we're regulating our nervous system. Our brain is the biggest part of our nervous system. And then we're regulating our impulses, our attention, our emotions, all of these things that everybody struggles with, but kids with attention issues and executive function challenges really tend to struggle with.” “Just by shifting the way that we breathe, we actually can shift our attention and shift gears and meet the moment for what's required of us." “If your computer's not working, what do they say? Hit the reset button. It works 90% of the time. We humans have a reset button for our brain, and it's in the bottom of our lungs.” “I know how to create stressed out, miserable students who are unfocused. You just surround them with stressed out, miserable distracted parents and teachers and adults… If we want our kids to be well regulated and present and focused and mindful we need to surround them with adults who are  doing this." “Mindfulness is contagious. Focus is contagious. Calm is contagious. Self-regulation is contagious.” “Finding these ways to keep ourselves well-regulated…that's actually more important than saying to your kid, ‘Go do some breathes'…because then they're learning it through modeling, and they're learning it experientially.” “This is at least as important -  if not more important -  for parents and caregivers as it is for the kids themselves.” “What matters with mindfulness is not that you know 20 different ways of meditating but that you know 1 or 2 that are going to work for you…and a few of those that you can share with your kids.”   How to Connect with Christopher Willard Website: https://www.drchristopherwillard.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchriswillard/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchriswillard  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchriswillard/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/drchriswillard    Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute    International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/  Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl   ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/

Mindfulness is definitely a buzzword today, but what's the reality of mindfulness and how can it help neurodivergent people? What are some usable techniques for kids? How does mindfulness reduce anxiety? Has the growing trend towards mindfulness caused a skeptical view of its benefits? Emily talks to Dr. Christopher Willard from Harvard Medical School, and together they answer these questions and more on episode 175. We're conducting a two-hour continuing education course for mental health professionals called “Assessing and Treating Suicidality and Self-Injury in Neurodivergent Clients.” You can join online or in-person on June 20th in Chesterfield, MO. Learn more and sign up for either version: Online virtual In-person Join our Facebook group and take part in conversations about this episode and anything related to neurodiversity, and find a like-minded community of open support. Dr. Christopher Willard is a clinical psychologist and professor at Harvard Medical School, author and international speaker, and consultant based in Massachusetts, focusing on mindfulness and mitigating anxiety. Dr. Willard has presented at two TEDx events and is the author of twenty books, including Alphabreaths (2019), Growing Up Mindful (2016), and How we Grow Through What We Go Through. (2022) His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere. BACKGROUND READING Facebook Twitter Instagram

Mindful Matters Podcast host, Elaine Clark, speaks with Dr. Christopher Willard, (Psy. D.) a clinical psychologist, author and consultant based in Massachusetts. He has spoken in thirty countries, and has presented at two TEDx events. He is the author of over 18 books, including Alphabreaths (2019), Growing Up Mindful (2016) and How we Grow Through What We Go Through. (2022). His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere. In this episode, he speaks to us about his latest book and the connection between self-compassion and personal transformation. Episode Highlights:- His new book "How We Grow Through What We Go Through"- Post-Traumatic Growth vs Post-Traumatic Stress- The power of posture- How our physiology influences our psychology- "Name it to tame it"- The science behind physical touch - The importance of self-compassion- The language of addiction- Examples of self-compassion practices  For more information about Christopher Willard please visit https://www.drchristopherwillard.com/To purchase "How We Grow Through What We Go Through"https://www.amazon.com/Grow-Through-What-Self-Compassion-Post-Traumatic/dp/1683648900 

Can everyday experiences become a source of inner strength? Tune in Friday, February 10th at 10AM PST/1PM EST for an inspiring discussion with Christopher Willard, PsyD on his new #book How We Grow Through What We Go Through: Self-Compassion Practices for Post-Traumatic Growth. #MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Christopher Willard, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist at Harvard Medical School and author of over 18 publications for children and adults. An internationally sought-after speaker and mindfulness educator, his books include Growing Up Mindful, Raising Resilience, The Breathing Book, Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing, and Alphabreaths Too. https://www.drchristopherwillard.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Sometimes we need to drop into our body to discern what we need in this moment. In this episode of 12 Minute Meditation, author and mindfulness teacher Dr. Christopher Willard offers four prompts to help us self-regulate by attending to what our difficult emotions or physical sensations may be telling us, using the acronym H.A.L.T. H is for asking ourselves: Am I hungry right now? A means checking in to see: Am I angry or anxious, or otherwise dysregulated and activated? L stands for lonely: Am I feeling lonely in this moment? And T stands for: Am I tired? Show Notes: Find more from Chris Willard here: drchristopherwillard.com Chris on mindful.org And more from Mindful here: The Top 10 Guided Meditations of 2022 Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.

Sometimes we need to drop into our body to discern what we need in this moment. In this episode of 12 Minute Meditation, author and mindfulness teacher Dr. Christopher Willard offers four prompts to help us self-regulate by attending to what our difficult emotions or physical sensations may be telling us, using the acronym H.A.L.T. H is for asking ourselves: Am I hungry right now? A means checking in to see: Am I angry or anxious, or otherwise dysregulated and activated? L stands for lonely: Am I feeling lonely in this moment? And T stands for: Am I tired? Show Notes: Find more from Chris Willard here: drchristopherwillard.com Chris on mindful.org And more from Mindful here: The Top 10 Guided Meditations of 2022 Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.

Most of us are familiar with the concept of post-traumatic stress. Fortunately, there's another way we can respond to extreme adversity. This is what researchers call post-traumatic growth—and it's something we're all biologically “hardwired” to access, to turn even our most difficult experiences into a source of resilience and strength.  In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Christopher Willard about “how we grow through what we go through”—which is also the title of his new book. Tune in as they explore how meditation can literally be lifesaving; avoiding the trap of spiritual bypassing; the “10,000 joys and 10,000 sorrows” of our lives; embodiment practices and nervous system self-regulation; mindfulness and the capacity to respond rather than react; the practice of stretching the breath; acting ourselves into a new way of thinking and feeling; how there are many ways to healing and recovery—and finding the best for yourself; the power of posture; the connection between self-compassion and personal transformation; the practice of putting your hand on your heart; becoming a source of co-regulation for others; the concept of downstream and upstream reciprocity; and more.

Episode 6: Making Space: Why self-care isn't a dirty word Hint: It's not about doing more. Welcome to Episode 6 of this 12-part series created to bolster parents and caregivers. We hear all the time that we have to put on our own oxygen mask first… but we're really bad at taking that advice! When burnout isn't an option, you need to find ways to care for yourself in the midst of the swirl. Incorporating life-giving options for self-care into your day will help you show up for your kids. We'll take a deep dive into mindfulness and learn the technique of ‘stapling' from Caroline Welch. We'll also poll some of our parents on their favorite self-care moments—it can be as simple as a glass of sweet tea!   For more, visit alittleeasier.org Resources Mentioned in this Episode The Gift of Presence by Caroline Welch Raising Resilience by Christopher Willard, PsyD Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett Get our emails For more mindful parenting tips and episode alerts! Sign up here

Self-criticism is a classic playing-it-safe move. What are the harsh criticisms that your mind come up with? How do you handle them? Do you try to replace them with positive thoughts? Do you do more with your life? Do you try to prove yourself that you are an okay person?I ask all these questions to Dr. Christopher Willard, an expert on mindfulness and self-compassion.In my conversation with Chris you will hear about:The purpose or the function of self-criticism. Why do we do it?The difference between self-compassion and self-esteemHow to handle thoughts like “harsh criticism motivates me or I don't deserve to be kind to myself”The difference between gratitude practices and toxic positivityHow to practice gratitudeWhat the default mode network isChris's upcoming book on resilienceHow to develop a perspective-taking.Chris is a psychologist and an educational consultant, specializing in mindfulness. He serves on the board of directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, and is the president of the Mindfulness in Education Network. He is the author of Child's Mind (2010), Growing Up Mindful (2016), Raising Resilience (2017), and eight other books for parents, professionals, and children. He also teaches at Harvard Medical School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Christopher Willard, author of How We Grow Through What We Go Through: Self-Compassion Practices for Post-Traumatic Growth joins Health Gig to discuss our ability to grow from adverse experiences by tapping into our Body, Mind, and Heart. Listen in as we talk about finding resilience and strength through mindfulness and self-compassion.

Join Kristin & Erin as they share about their meditation practices. Learn how to weave meditation into your reiki practice, into your mornings (or nights), into the office space, into schools, on-the-go, in the air and more! We discuss our feelings on various tools, eyes open or closed, music or silence, what to do when you're interrupted and why we meditate. Let us know about your chakra project & healing journey! Email us at project111podcast@gmail.com, connect with us on Instagram @111chakraprojectpodcast, and leave us a review with your thoughts - we'd love to hear from you and bring you into the conversation! Show Notes: Little Darkness Deck: Resilience Music: White Sun APP: Guided Mind Raising Resilience by Christopher Willard

Trauma pervades every aspect of our lives but there are ways to manage the stress. Psychologist Dr. Christopher Willard explains how self-compassion practices such as breathing, gratitude, and mindfulness can make us all more resilient to the world around us.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Website: https://www.drchristopherwillard.com/ (https://www.drchristopherwillard.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchriswillard/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/drchriswillard/?hl=en) Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/drchriswillard?_rdc=1&_rdr (https://web.facebook.com/drchriswillard?_rdc=1&_rdr) Dr. Christopher Willard (PsyD) is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston specializing in mindfulness. He has been practicing meditation for 20 years, and has led hundreds of workshops around the world, with invitations to more than two dozen countries. He currently serves on the board of directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, and is the president of the Mindfulness in Education Network. He has presented at TEDx conferences and his thoughts have appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, and elsewhere. He is the author of twenty books, including Child's Mind (2010) Growing Up Mindful (2016) Raising Resilience (2017) and others for parents, professionals and children, along with six sets of cards and therapeutic games, available in more than a dozen languages. He teaches at Harvard Medical School. On the personal side, he enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking, reading and writing, and being a father.

Sometimes we need to drop into our body to discern what we need in this moment. In this episode of 12 Minute Meditation, author and mindfulness teacher Dr. Christopher Willard offers four prompts to help us self-regulate by attending to what our difficult emotions or physical sensations may be telling us, using the acronym H.A.L.T. In a nutshell, H is for asking ourselves: Am I hungry right now? A means checking in to see: Am I angry or anxious, or otherwise dysregulated and activated? L stands for lonely: Am I feeling lonely in this moment? And T stands for: Am I tired?  Show Notes Find more from Chris Willard here: drchristopherwillard.com  Chris on mindful.org And more from Mindful here: The October 2022 issue of Mindful magazine: The Peaceful Mind Issue More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation The Real Mindful Podcast Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.

Sometimes we need to drop into our body to discern what we need in this moment. In this episode of 12 Minute Meditation, author and mindfulness teacher Dr. Christopher Willard offers four prompts to help us self-regulate by attending to what our difficult emotions or physical sensations may be telling us, using the acronym H.A.L.T. In a nutshell, H is for asking ourselves: Am I hungry right now? A means checking in to see: Am I angry or anxious, or otherwise dysregulated and activated? L stands for lonely: Am I feeling lonely in this moment? And T stands for: Am I tired?  Show Notes Find more from Chris Willard here: drchristopherwillard.com  Chris on mindful.org And more from Mindful here: The October 2022 issue of Mindful magazine: The Peaceful Mind Issue More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation The Real Mindful Podcast Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.

Today on the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry have a conversation on the power of mindfulness for families with Dr. Christopher Willard, a psychologist, author and educational consultant based in Boston specializing in mindfulness.  In his 20 years of psychological and meditation practices, Dr. Willard found the incredible importance of utilizing the same methods for children by using fun learning practices.  Today Dr. Willard's shares his wisdom to help bring practical mindfulness strategies to families and support a peaceful home. For more information go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/116

Anxiety in children is REAL and has skyrocketed since the pandemic began, but how do we recognize it and once we recognize it, how can we help them?? Today's guest is Niki Brosnan, founder of Kids Anxiety Solutions and she shares a powerful message all mothers, teachers and anyone else who works with children on a regular basis  should hear.  Whether it's anxiety caused from the pandemic, a family situation or the child's response to their surroundings, Niki's expertise helps identify the anxiety, validate the child and provides parents management tools that the children will be able to rely on for the rest of their life. You can find Niki on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok by the name Kids Anxiety Solutions. Her inbox is always open for messages and questions.Niki's recommended reading for more information about children's anxiety are below:‘The Deepest Well' by Dr. Nadine BurkeFor Children's Anxiety Information:‘Anxious Kids' by Micheal Grose & Dr Jodi Richardson‘The Opposite of Worry' by Lawrence J. Cohen PhD‘Freeing Your Child from Anxiety' by Tamar's E. Chansky PhDKids' picture books:‘Alpha breaths' by Christopher Willard & Daniel Rechtschaffen‘The Invisible String' by Patrice Karst‘The Anxious Avocado' by Kris Taft Miller‘Breathe Like a Bear' by Kira Willey ‘A Little Spot of Anxiety' by Diane AlberFor tweens/teens: ‘Superpowered' by Renee Jain & Dr Shefali Tsabary ‘Anxiety Relief for Teens' by Regine Galanti PhDSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2N5WMLZQYGZZ4)

Dr. Christopher Willard, (Psy. D.) is a clinical psychologist, author and consultant based in Massachusetts. He has been invited to more than two dozen countries to speak, and has presented at two TEDx events. He is the author of twenty books, including Alphabreaths (2019), Growing Up Mindful (2016) and How we Grow Through What we Go Through. (2022) His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere. He teaches at Harvard Medical School.

Even as the acute pandemic winds down in many parts of the world and we enter a “new normal”, how can we ensure that we and our communities emerge from this time more resilient than ever? Join author, psychologist and consultant Dr. Christopher Willard for this two-part series for anyone supporting young people to learn how they can support them through mindfulness. We will explore mindfulness through awareness, movement, games, play, and creative activities for all ages. Learning differences, cultural differences, developmental differences, and more all affect how young minds learn best. In this practice-based session, we will explore ways to adapt mindfulness to different ages and settings. We will discuss tailoring techniques to a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma and stress. Different practices will engage different learning styles through arts, sports, games, music, technology and more, for attention spans ranging from 30 seconds to 30 minutes.

In today's episode of Lean Into You, we talk with Dr. Christopher Willard, a psychologist and education consultant who specializes in mindfulness. In this conversation, we will talk our relationship with food and how we can begin to eat more mindfully. We will cover:        1) What does mindful eating mean?     2) What are some benefits of eating mindfully and how do we do it?     3) How we can strike a balance between self-care and self-indulgence     4) Some mindful eating prompts educators can ask their kids If you would like to engage more with Chris' work you can visit www.drchristopherwillard.com. To learn more about his books on mindfulness for kids, visit www.alphabreaths.com. Visit him on instagram at Dr. Chris Willard for mindfulness challenges and healthy habits you can form.This podcast is funded through a grant with the Tennessee Department of Human Services and Signal Centers, Inc.

Molly Schreiber, a former elementary school teacher who always had a passion for fitness. She is a certified Personal Trainer through ACE Fitness and a E-RYT 200,RCYT, YACEP Registered Yoga Teacher through the Yoga Alliance. Molly is a fitness professional and instructs yoga to all ages at her studio Challenge to Change Inc. She the author of Sadie Loves Yoga and Melody of Meditation with a 3rd book, GROW, being released in June. She is a creator of guided meditations and kids yoga card decks, inspirational speaker, a national yoga teacher to school teachers, and she offers a 95 hour Challenge To Change Kids Yoga Teacher Training so you are able to share the amazing power of breath and movement to our kids!As a successful entrepreneur, business visionary, fitness enthusiast and humble mom of 4, Moly was inspired by the work of mindfulness author Susan Greenland, child psychologist Christopher Willard, musician Kira Willey and clinical psychologist Patricia C. Broderick who connects emotional awareness to higher cognitive function. Molly's goal is to provide education on yoga and mindfulness and why these exercises improve the mental and physical health of young students. She believes that each choice we make leads us exactly where we need to be, and knowing that can be very powerful. The power of positive actions and reactions can make our lives so much better.

Dr. Christopher Willard is a psychologist, speaker, educational consultant, and a teacher at the Harvard Medical School. In this episode he explains why stress is such an issue in schools today and what we can do as teachers to be more mindful in the classroom.  He leads us through some breathing exercises and explains why regulated breathing is so important. 

In this episode, Jen Furness walks you through a 3-minute mindful eating practice. Jen is an Educational Consultant with Pennsylvania Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) who trains others on mindfulness as she continues her own practice. If you would like more information on mindful eating, check out 6 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating by Christopher Willard. Music from https://www.zapsplat.com

In this episode of the Dismantling You Podcast, we're talking with Dr. Christopher Willard (PsyD). He is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston specializing in mindfulness. Chris has been practicing meditation for 20 years, and has led hundreds of workshops around the world, with invitations to more than two dozen countries. He currently serves on the board of directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, and is the president of the Mindfulness in Education Network. Chris has presented at TEDx conferences and his thoughts have appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, and elsewhere. He is the author of Child's Mind (2010) Growing Up Mindful (2016) Raising Resilience (2017) and eight other books for parents, professionals and children, along with six sets of cards and therapeutic games, available in more than ten languages. He teaches at Harvard Medical School. On the personal side, he enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking, reading and writing, and being a father.   You can find Dr. Christopher Willard at www.drchristopherwillard.com Instagram @drchriswillard Twitter @drchriswillard LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/drchriswillard Facebook @ChrisWillard Connect with Lisa Pineda here: Website www.lisapinedayoga.com TEDx Talks: How Yoga Helped Me to Let Go & How Meditation Can Unlock Your True Potential --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lisa-pineda/support

Jennifer and Jen from Southeast Regional Library discuss many titles, both fiction and non-fiction, that will make you feel less alone during times of anxiety. Whether its poetry, funny stories, or self-help books that can empower you to feel better—you’ll learn about some great titles to pick up during your next library visit. Books discussed: “Love Poems for Anxious People” by John Kenney, “My Friend Fear: Finding Magic in the Unknown” by Meera Lee Patel, “Separation Anxiety” by Laura Zigman, “Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Healthy Life” by Hector Garcia, “How Not to Be a Hot Mess: A Survival Guide for Modern Life” by Craig Hase, “Alphabreaths: The ABC’s of Mindful Breathing” by Christopher Willard, “Meditate with Me: A Step-by-Step Mindfulness Journey” by Mariam Gates.

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Christopher Willard about the science of mindfulness and how it rewires our brains and bodies for greater resilience. Dr. Christopher Willard (PsyD) is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston specializing in mindfulness. He has been practicing meditation for 20 years, and has led hundreds of workshops around the world, with invitations to more than two dozen countries. He currently serves on the board of directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, and is the president of the Mindfulness in Education Network. He has presented at TEDx conferences and his thoughts have appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, and elsewhere. He is the author of Child’s Mind (2010) Growing Up Mindful (2016) Raising Resilience (2017) and eight other books for parents, professionals and children, along with six sets of cards and therapeutic games, available in more than ten languages. He teaches at Harvard Medical School. On the personal side, he enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking, reading and writing, and being a father. Episode links at https://neshnikolic.com/podcast/christopher-willard See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mother in the Wild and her friends at Garden Grow Playschool read "Breathing Makes It Better" by Christopher Willard and Wendy O'Leary.

Happy Day, Friend! On this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about mental health in uncertain times.My special guest, Dr. Christopher Willard, and I talk about his journey into becoming a clinical psychologist and mindfulness practitioner, how mindfulness has elevated his own mental health, mental health within the current pandemic and current trends with youth, how we can create environments (in school and beyond) that promote mental health, and his new book, The Breathing Book. I’m also opening up my flagship program for cohort 2 at the end of September, Mindfulness Education University for Educators. I would love for you to be a part of this incredible journey and experience. For more information on the program + to grab your free resources, click here.Before you dive in, if you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis! And, don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.Stay connected

#081: It all starts with us as parents sharing "little life rafts" with our children, helping them integrate mindfulness. Listen in to hear the many ways that Dr. Christopher Willard suggests helping children today! This episode is full of wonderful examples that you can adopt into your everyday life with your kids. Check out Dr. Willards's latest book, The Breathing Book.    

我希望孩子不会像年轻时的我那样不会处理焦虑。 -- Christopher Willard本期节目中，Storyland故事星球采访了哈佛医学院讲师、青少年儿童心理学家、儿童绘本作家Dr. Christopher Willard，他谈论了mindfulness(正念)对于儿童心理与情绪发展的影响，家长如何将mindfulness带入孩子的生活中，以及阅读与儿童情商培养之间的联系。Dr. Christopher Willard is a lecturer at Harvard Medical School. Apart from teaching at Harvard, he is also a researcher on mindfulness for kids and teenagers and has published various picture books about mindful breathing, including Alphabreaths, Breathing Makes It Better, and The Breathing Book. In this episode, Christopher talks about how he practices mindfulness with his kids in their daily lives and shares his advice for people new to mindfulness. 【访谈精选内容中文翻译】请在微信上搜索Storyland故事星球服务号(iStoryland)，后台回复关键词：作家采访 【节目内容 Topics covered】4'22'' mindfulness(正念)是什么9'48'' Christopher作为两个孩子的父亲是如何带孩子在生活中练习mindfulness的14'09'' 给予初步接触mindfulness的人的建议15'34'' Christopher著作的三本关于呼吸的儿童绘本19'33'' mindfulness在疫情之下对于家庭的意义21'19'' Christopher本人是如何应对与孩子练习mindfulness时遇到的挑战23'36'' mindfulness与五感、情商培养之间的联系28'27'' Christopher与他孩子的家庭阅读习惯 【嘉宾 Guest】Dr. Christopher Willard哈佛医学院讲师，青少年儿童心理学家http://drchristopherwillard.com/Instagram: @drchriswillardTwitter: @drchriswillard【节目提及内容 Resources mentioned】Growing Up MindfulBreathing Makes it BetterAlphabreathsThe Breathing BookChristopher Willard线上正念养育课程：搜索微信公众号“今心空间” 你可以在这里找到Storyland故事星球 Where to find us:官网：http://www.storyland.com.cn/微信服务号：iStoryland微信订阅号：Storyliving播客：各大声音平台或泛用型播客客户端搜索“Storyland故事星球”微博：@Storyland故事星球 For podcast related enquiries, please email us at gina.lu(at)storyland.com.cn

我希望孩子不会像年轻时的我那样不会处理焦虑。 -- Christopher Willard本期节目中，Storyland故事星球采访了哈佛医学院讲师、青少年儿童心理学家、儿童绘本作家Dr. Christopher Willard，他谈论了mindfulness(正念)对于儿童心理与情绪发展的影响，家长如何将mindfulness带入孩子的生活中，以及阅读与儿童情商培养之间的联系。Dr. Christopher Willard is a lecturer at Harvard Medical School. Apart from teaching at Harvard, he is also a researcher on mindfulness for kids and teenagers and has published various picture books about mindful breathing, including Alphabreaths, Breathing Makes It Better, and The Breathing Book. In this episode, Christopher talks about how he practices mindfulness with his kids in their daily lives and shares his advice for people new to mindfulness. 【访谈精选内容中文翻译】请在微信上搜索Storyland故事星球服务号(iStoryland)，后台回复关键词：作家采访 【节目内容 Topics covered】4'22'' mindfulness(正念)是什么9'48'' Christopher作为两个孩子的父亲是如何带孩子在生活中练习mindfulness的14'09'' 给予初步接触mindfulness的人的建议15'34'' Christopher著作的三本关于呼吸的儿童绘本19'33'' mindfulness在疫情之下对于家庭的意义21'19'' Christopher本人是如何应对与孩子练习mindfulness时遇到的挑战23'36'' mindfulness与五感、情商培养之间的联系28'27'' Christopher与他孩子的家庭阅读习惯 【嘉宾 Guest】Dr. Christopher Willard哈佛医学院讲师，青少年儿童心理学家http://drchristopherwillard.com/Instagram: @drchriswillardTwitter: @drchriswillard【节目提及内容 Resources mentioned】Growing Up MindfulBreathing Makes it BetterAlphabreathsThe Breathing BookChristopher Willard线上正念养育课程：搜索微信公众号“今心空间” 你可以在这里找到Storyland故事星球 Where to find us:官网：http://www.storyland.com.cn/微信服务号：iStoryland微信订阅号：Storyliving播客：各大声音平台或泛用型播客客户端搜索“Storyland故事星球”微博：@Storyland故事星球 For podcast related enquiries, please email us at gina.lu(at)storyland.com.cn

我希望孩子不会像年轻时的我那样不会处理焦虑。 -- Christopher Willard 本期节目中，Storyland故事星球采访了哈佛医学院讲师、青少年儿童心理学家、儿童绘本作家Dr. Christopher Willard，他谈论了mindfulness(正念)对于儿童心理与情绪发展的影响，家长如何将mindfulness带入孩子的生活中，以及阅读与儿童情商培养之间的联系。 【访谈精选内容中文翻译】 请在微信上搜索Storyland故事星球服务号(iStoryland)，后台回复关键词：作家采访 【节目内容 Topics covered】 4'22'' mindfulness(正念)是什么 9'48'' Christopher作为两个孩子的父亲是如何带孩子在生活中练习mindfulness的 14'09'' 给予初步接触mindfulness的人的建议 15'34'' Christopher著作的三本关于呼吸的儿童绘本 19'33'' mindfulness在疫情之下对于家庭的意义 21'19'' Christopher本人是如何应对与孩子练习mindfulness时遇到的挑战 23'36'' mindfulness与五感、情商培养之间的联系 28'27'' Christopher与他孩子的家庭阅读习惯 【嘉宾 Guest】 Dr. Christopher Willard 哈佛医学院讲师，青少年儿童心理学家 http://drchristopherwillard.com/ Instagram: @drchriswillard Twitter: @drchriswillard 【节...

FULL show notes, Dr. Christopher Willard’s details, and links to resources recommended in this episode are available at https://foreverbreak.com/podcast/s1/e2/ *** You probably know meditation is good for your health, but may be deterred by a common overemphasis of its spiritual components. Perhaps, like our hosts, you imagine meditation to be like floating on a cloud, chasing enlightenment, kind of like a modern-day Buddha. Discover the practical elements of meditation as Lianne and Corey share giggle-worthy stories from a 3-day meditation retreat they attended in Kerala, India, and interview Dr. Christopher Willard of Harvard Medical School. Having practiced meditation for over 20 years and even met the Dalai Lama, Dr. Willard is a full bottle on all things mindfulness and meditation. He shares personal experiences and insights that combine the spiritual and scientific sides of meditation, covering topics like physical and mental benefits of regulating breathing, self-awareness, and the importance of teaching mindfulness to children.  Let’s explore the wide world of meditation together.  *** Connect with us on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/theforeverbreak Instagram: https://instagram.com/foreverbreak Twitter: https://twitter.com/foreverbrk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/foreverbreak Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/foreverbreak Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foreverbreak Web: https://foreverbreak.com/podcast/ *** If you’ve enjoyed this episode, help us and leave a 5-star rating + glowing review. Remember to subscribe for more juicy episodes just like this one.

Dr. Christopher Willard (PsyD) wrote the book on breathing, literally, and believes mindfulness should be taught in schools and around the globe. He is a psychologist and educational consultant and has been practicing meditation for 20 years. He has led hundreds of workshops around the world, with invitations to more than two dozen countries. Today we dig into the importance of mindfulness in children as suicide rates are on the rise with more anxiety and depression in this vulnerable population than ever before. He shares how important it is for parents to lead the way, and offers a few tips and tricks he uses with his own son.

Dr. Christopher Willard (PsyD) is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston specializing in mindfulness. He has been practicing meditation for 20 years, and has led hundreds of workshops around the world, with invitations to more than two dozen countries. He currently serves on the board of directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, and is the president of the Mindfulness in Education Network. He has presented at TEDx conferences and his thoughts have appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, and elsewhere. He is the author of Child’s Mind (2010) Growing Up Mindful (2016) Raising Resilience (2017) and eight other books for parents, professionals and children, along with six sets of cards and therapeutic games, available in more than ten languages. He teaches at Harvard Medical School. Find him at: website: www.drchristopherwillard.com Instagram: @drchriswillard Email: chris@drchristopherwillard.com and check out Alphabreaths on Amazon

Christopher Willard is father to two wonderful children. He is a clinical psychologist and consultant who teaches at Harvard Medical School. He has been a mindfulness meditation practitioner for over two decades and specializes in integrating mindfulness into education and psychotherapy. He is a thought leader who has authored more than 11 books including the bestsellers, Child’s Mind (2010), Growing Up Mindful (2016) and Raising Resilience (2017). He has presented at TEDx conferences and several news organizations including CNN and ABC. His thoughts have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Parents Magazine, among many other publications. Christopher's therapeutic games and card sets for children and adults are available in more than ten languages and he has traversed the globe, from Australia to Bhutan to Uruguay and just about every country in between, to speak and teach on Mindfulness. He currently serves on the board of directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy and is the president of the Mindfulness in Education Network. 

In every spiritual tradition, we find teachings on the virtues and qualities that we most want to pass on to our kids―such as generosity, kindness, honesty, determination, and patience. Today, a growing body of research from neuroscience and social psychology supports these teachings, offering insights into cultivating these virtues in ourselves and in our families. In his new book Raising Resilience: The Wisdom and Science of Happy Families and Thriving Children (Sounds True, 2017), Christopher Willard offers a practical guide for parents and educators of children from preschool through adolescence, detailing ten universal principles for happy families and thriving children.  Bridging the latest science with Eastern wisdom to explore ourselves and share with our children, Dr. Willard offers a wealth of teachings on: Getting through Giving―the many types of generosity we can model for kids, and the fascinating new findings on the power of givingWhy Doing the Right Thing Is the Right Thing to Do―living in harmony with oneself, one’s family, and one’s communityLess is More Parenting―how letting go of what’s no longer necessary creates space, freedom, and the possibility for something newBuilding a Wiser Brain―three types of wisdom and how to steer kids’ "under-construction" minds toward wise actionEven the Buddha Had Helicopter Parents―releasing anxiety about over- or under-parenting and the desire for the "perfect" familyThe Buddha and the Marshmallow―patience in spirituality and science, including practices to strengthen patience in yourself and your childrenWhat Sets Us Free―how truthfulness and honest behavior create safety and freedom for everyoneGrowing Up with a Grit and Growth Mindset―the best ways to encourage resilience and determination through reinforcing and rewarding the "growth mindset"The Kindness Contagion―cultivating lovingkindness, compassion, and empathyFinding Balance in a Broken World and Staying Steady through the Stress―how to abide life’s inevitable ups and downs through the attitude of equanimity"The practices in this book ultimately come together to help us build thriving, happy, and resilient families and communities, regardless of how we categorize them," writes Dr. Willard. Raising Resilience is an accessible resource to help each one of us and our family members, "evolve and grow into our best selves." Elizabeth Cronin, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and mindfulness meditation teacher with offices in Brookline and Norwood, MA.  You can follow her on Instagram or visit her website at https://drelizabethcronin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In every spiritual tradition, we find teachings on the virtues and qualities that we most want to pass on to our kids―such as generosity, kindness, honesty, determination, and patience. Today, a growing body of research from neuroscience and social psychology supports these teachings, offering insights into cultivating these virtues in ourselves and in our families. In his new book Raising Resilience: The Wisdom and Science of Happy Families and Thriving Children (Sounds True, 2017), Christopher Willard offers a practical guide for parents and educators of children from preschool through adolescence, detailing ten universal principles for happy families and thriving children.  Bridging the latest science with Eastern wisdom to explore ourselves and share with our children, Dr. Willard offers a wealth of teachings on: Getting through Giving―the many types of generosity we can model for kids, and the fascinating new findings on the power of givingWhy Doing the Right Thing Is the Right Thing to Do―living in harmony with oneself, one's family, and one's communityLess is More Parenting―how letting go of what's no longer necessary creates space, freedom, and the possibility for something newBuilding a Wiser Brain―three types of wisdom and how to steer kids' "under-construction" minds toward wise actionEven the Buddha Had Helicopter Parents―releasing anxiety about over- or under-parenting and the desire for the "perfect" familyThe Buddha and the Marshmallow―patience in spirituality and science, including practices to strengthen patience in yourself and your childrenWhat Sets Us Free―how truthfulness and honest behavior create safety and freedom for everyoneGrowing Up with a Grit and Growth Mindset―the best ways to encourage resilience and determination through reinforcing and rewarding the "growth mindset"The Kindness Contagion―cultivating lovingkindness, compassion, and empathyFinding Balance in a Broken World and Staying Steady through the Stress―how to abide life's inevitable ups and downs through the attitude of equanimity"The practices in this book ultimately come together to help us build thriving, happy, and resilient families and communities, regardless of how we categorize them," writes Dr. Willard. Raising Resilience is an accessible resource to help each one of us and our family members, "evolve and grow into our best selves." Elizabeth Cronin, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and mindfulness meditation teacher with offices in Brookline and Norwood, MA.  You can follow her on Instagram or visit her website at https://drelizabethcronin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

In every spiritual tradition, we find teachings on the virtues and qualities that we most want to pass on to our kids―such as generosity, kindness, honesty, determination, and patience. Today, a growing body of research from neuroscience and social psychology supports these teachings, offering insights into cultivating these virtues in ourselves and in our families. In his new book Raising Resilience: The Wisdom and Science of Happy Families and Thriving Children (Sounds True, 2017), Christopher Willard offers a practical guide for parents and educators of children from preschool through adolescence, detailing ten universal principles for happy families and thriving children.  Bridging the latest science with Eastern wisdom to explore ourselves and share with our children, Dr. Willard offers a wealth of teachings on: Getting through Giving―the many types of generosity we can model for kids, and the fascinating new findings on the power of givingWhy Doing the Right Thing Is the Right Thing to Do―living in harmony with oneself, one’s family, and one’s communityLess is More Parenting―how letting go of what’s no longer necessary creates space, freedom, and the possibility for something newBuilding a Wiser Brain―three types of wisdom and how to steer kids’ "under-construction" minds toward wise actionEven the Buddha Had Helicopter Parents―releasing anxiety about over- or under-parenting and the desire for the "perfect" familyThe Buddha and the Marshmallow―patience in spirituality and science, including practices to strengthen patience in yourself and your childrenWhat Sets Us Free―how truthfulness and honest behavior create safety and freedom for everyoneGrowing Up with a Grit and Growth Mindset―the best ways to encourage resilience and determination through reinforcing and rewarding the "growth mindset"The Kindness Contagion―cultivating lovingkindness, compassion, and empathyFinding Balance in a Broken World and Staying Steady through the Stress―how to abide life’s inevitable ups and downs through the attitude of equanimity"The practices in this book ultimately come together to help us build thriving, happy, and resilient families and communities, regardless of how we categorize them," writes Dr. Willard. Raising Resilience is an accessible resource to help each one of us and our family members, "evolve and grow into our best selves." Elizabeth Cronin, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and mindfulness meditation teacher with offices in Brookline and Norwood, MA.  You can follow her on Instagram or visit her website at https://drelizabethcronin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's common between a soccer mom who has a flat tire on the way to her son's game, a Wall Street dad who just got told to stay in the office for the markets in the East to open, and a middle school girl who just got her new smart phone? They are all struggling to cope with feeling either anxious, lonely, stressed out, or tired. A dysregulated frontal lobe system often causes our executive function to crash and burn. Through mindfulness, one can cultivate a form of awareness that can bring attunement to knowing what you're doing as you're doing it.On this episode our guest, Dr. Christopher Willard (PsyD), a psychologist and educational consultant specializing in mindfulness, talks about the elements of mindfulness training and flexibility training.About Dr. Chris WillardDr. Christopher Willard (PsyD) is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston specializing in mindfulness.  He has been practicing meditation for 20 years, and has led hundreds of workshops around the world, with invitations to more than two dozen countries. He currently serves on the board of directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, and is the president of the Mindfulness in Education Network. He has presented at TEDx conferences and his thoughts have appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, and elsewhere. He is the author of Child's Mind (2010) Growing Up Mindful (2016) Raising Resilience (2017) and eight other books for parents, professionals and children, along with six sets of cards and therapeutic games, available in more than ten languages. He teaches at Harvard Medical School.On the personal side, he enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking, reading and writing, and being a father.Website:http://drchristopherwillard.com/Books:AlphabreathsGrowing Up MindfulRaising ResilienceSupport the show (https://mailchi.mp/7c848462e96f/full-prefrontal-sign-up)

For the 97th episode of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon shares a conversation about raising resilient children with Mark Bertin, MD & Christopher Willard, PsyD.Buzz words such as “thriving,” “resilience,” and “mindfulness” may fill headlines and sell books, but what do they really mean, and how do we cultivate these traits in ourselves and our families? Sharon and her guests look beyond the buzzwords and towards the basic concepts of skillful parenting that have been known across cultures for millennia. Together they explore the best of what both science and wisdom traditions have to teach us about cultivating happy, healthy families.

This time on The Road Home Podcast, psychologist Dr. Christopher Willard shares a conversation with Ethan about how parents and children can wake up together.Find link and show notes here: https://beherenownetwork.com/ethan-nichtern-the-road-home-ep-8-mindful-parenting-with-dr-christopher-willard/Dr. Christopher Willard currently teaches at Harvard Medical School and works part-time in private practice as a therapist. He also speaks to medical, mental health and educational professionals and parents nationally and internationally. His first of many books, Child's Mind, was published in 2010 and Chris recently has published Raising Resilience: The Wisdom and Science of Happy Families and Thriving Children in 2017. Learn more about Chris's work around the intersection of mindfulness, psychology and childhood development at drchristopherwillard.com.

Mindfulness builds emotional intelligence; increases attention; minimizes stress and anxiety; and boosts happiness. Want your teen to harness these benefits? Learn how to integrate mindfulness into everyday life from Christopher Willard, Psy.D.

We’ve got an excellent “TADD” Talk for you today! As part of ADHD Awareness Month and our special activities, ADDA has created TADD Talks, where we’ll be Talking about ADD every day the entire month of October! In today’s TADD talk, Christopher Willard, PsyD discusses “Making the Virtual Virtuous – Cultivating New Relationships with Our […] The post TADD 2017 – Making the Virtual Virtuous – Cultivating New Relationships with Our Digital Technology through Mindfulness appeared first on ADDA - Attention Deficit Disorder Association.

Laura Reagan, LCSW-C explains how to approach this issue from different perspectives as one can be the victim of a trauma or have a loved one who needs to overcome a trauma. In this excellent interview, different situations that a person who has experienced a trauma are exposed, since nowadays this is a very common theme among families. Finally, in this interview Laura told us about various techniques and actions that can be practiced by the families and victims of trauma to live a full and happy life. Laura Reagan is a psychotherapist and expert in emotional trauma. She has a podcast called Therapy Chat, available on iTunes. With more than 15 years dealing with this subject as psychologist, she is a very inspiring woman and a psychotherapist who loves to help people who have experienced such situations. She has participated in numerous events dedicated to this topic and her podcast called Therapy Chat, has had great acceptance in 165 countries. This episode is a must listen! What you will learn in this episode: How to detect a trauma? How can a trauma make you feel? Is a trauma easy to overcome? Can we forget a trauma? What are the most common events that can cause a trauma? How to handle emotions resulting from trauma Relationship between trauma and violence Steps to overcome a trauma Why is childhood the most important part of a person’s life? Bullying as a new trauma cause How can social tragedy, like the shooting in Las Vegas, affect us? How can a trauma affect the brain? Can we recall traumatic situations? The unconscious and the brain related to a trauma How can we feel after overcoming trauma? Examples of bad experiences with trauma Helpful spiritual practices to help you to overcome trauma Self-compassion and trauma How to connect to other people and deal with trauma When should people admit they have a trauma? The way your trauma affects others Could trauma be part of an emotional legacy? What are trauma’s symptoms? How to deal with it if your partner had a trauma that you did not know about? The power of listening How important is family for this kind of treatment? Why is it important not to judge when a loved one confesses a trauma? Recommended books The Self-Compassion Skills Workbook: A 14-Day Plan to Transform Your Relationship with Yourself – Tim Desmond. Available at http://amzn.to/2zfYUHb  Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy: Mindfulness-Based Practices for Healing and Transformation- Tim Desmond. Available at http://amzn.to/2zhgri8  The Self-Compassion Deck: 50 Mindfulness-Based Practices – Tim Desmond, Christopher Willard and Mitch Ablett. Available at http://amzn.to/2gyiarL  Other recommended resources Laura Reagan’s Podcast, visit https://www.laurareaganlcswc.com/podcast/ Or www.therapychatpodcast.com To have a consultation with Laura Reagan, LCSW-C visit: www.laurareaganlcswc.com    Connect with Dr. Carmen Roman: Website – www.emotionsinharmony.com Email her at carmen@armoniaemocional.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DraCarmenRoman/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DraCarmenRoman YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/cafecitovirtual

Today we are joined by Christopher Willard to discuss the ways to build resilience and manage stress in ourselves and our kids.

1. It's your brain.  Bad Habits is simply what our brains do. They're designed to create neural pathways that provide the best results. So, when a desire triggers a reaction that in turn satisfies that initial urge, the brain takes note. The next time that desire arises, the brain calls up the circuitry that got the job done before. When an urge is satisfied—whether for soothing, attention, or any other response—we experience a rush of dopamine, the neurochemical associated with feeling good. After a few blasts of dopamine, we start to crave more, which then drives us to indulge in the triggering behavior, be it eating fast food, checking your phone, or lighting up a cigarette. Voila! You have a habit.   2. Will, want, won't Recognizing bad habits —the trigger, the impulse, the brain's learned way to satisfy that need—is just part of the process of unwinding them. There also needs to be an intention to do things differently, tied to something that deeply matters to you.   3. Remember HALT When you get clear on your want—the deeply personal reason for wanting to make a habit change (hint: “I should” isn't one of them)—then begins the work of strengthening your ability to choose differently (aka, willpower). But as anyone who has tried to diet or commit to exercise knows, saboteurs to our will abound. This is when psychologist Christopher Willard recommends employing the acronym HALT. Hungry, Angry/Anxious, Lonely, Tired   4. Try compassion - Research shows that when we criticize ourselves, it actually short-circuits the brainpower we need to unwind old habits and adopt new ones. Criticism (self or external) causes the same fight-or-flight impulse, limiting access to the higher functions of the brain, like being able to see the bigger picture, explains life coach and mindfulness instructor Carley Hauck. “Criticism makes us feel more anxious, more depressed, and more afraid of failure.” If you regularly tell yourself you “can't” or that you're not enough in some way, try using a more compassionate and understanding tone instead. Once we can be compassionate in our thinking, we can figure out the next best step to take toward the change we want.    5. See it, and believe it- Mindfulness helps build the ability to resist giving in to urges that foster unhealthy habits. Visualize the circumstances that typically trigger an urge. Notice what thoughts and feelings arise in the body. See if you can identify where you feel that urge physically, but don't engage it. Instead, relax the body and tune in to your breathing, in and out.   

1. It’s your brain.  Bad Habits is simply what our brains do. They’re designed to create neural pathways that provide the best results. So, when a desire triggers a reaction that in turn satisfies that initial urge, the brain takes note. The next time that desire arises, the brain calls up the circuitry that got the job done before. When an urge is satisfied—whether for soothing, attention, or any other response—we experience a rush of dopamine, the neurochemical associated with feeling good. After a few blasts of dopamine, we start to crave more, which then drives us to indulge in the triggering behavior, be it eating fast food, checking your phone, or lighting up a cigarette. Voila! You have a habit.   2. Will, want, won’t Recognizing bad habits —the trigger, the impulse, the brain’s learned way to satisfy that need—is just part of the process of unwinding them. There also needs to be an intention to do things differently, tied to something that deeply matters to you.   3. Remember HALT When you get clear on your want—the deeply personal reason for wanting to make a habit change (hint: “I should” isn’t one of them)—then begins the work of strengthening your ability to choose differently (aka, willpower). But as anyone who has tried to diet or commit to exercise knows, saboteurs to our will abound. This is when psychologist Christopher Willard recommends employing the acronym HALT. Hungry, Angry/Anxious, Lonely, Tired   4. Try compassion - Research shows that when we criticize ourselves, it actually short-circuits the brainpower we need to unwind old habits and adopt new ones. Criticism (self or external) causes the same fight-or-flight impulse, limiting access to the higher functions of the brain, like being able to see the bigger picture, explains life coach and mindfulness instructor Carley Hauck. “Criticism makes us feel more anxious, more depressed, and more afraid of failure.” If you regularly tell yourself you “can’t” or that you’re not enough in some way, try using a more compassionate and understanding tone instead. Once we can be compassionate in our thinking, we can figure out the next best step to take toward the change we want.    5. See it, and believe it- Mindfulness helps build the ability to resist giving in to urges that foster unhealthy habits. Visualize the circumstances that typically trigger an urge. Notice what thoughts and feelings arise in the body. See if you can identify where you feel that urge physically, but don’t engage it. Instead, relax the body and tune in to your breathing, in and out.   

This sound art installation by artist Anthony Ptak. Liner notes: Phonologistic Auralities 1 (2006) [4:00] Phonologistic Auralities Sound Art Installation opens April 21, 2006 at Independent Media Center Urbana, Illinois. 24-channel collaborative work in a former US postal facility with 13 of my sound artist students. Part of an immersive arts event Late Night Space curated by improviser Jason Finkelman for Boneyard Arts Festival. Sponsored by 40 North Champaign County Arts, Culture and Entertainment Council. Credits: Alex Valasco, Christopher Willard, Frederick Follmer, Pat Fahrner, Christine Don, Teresa Gale, Andrew Graham, Vincent Murphy, Jessica Roberts, Collin Bradford, Nate Wallace, Russell Weiss, Anthony Ptak. Sound is an axis of information. - AJ Ptak

Christopher Willard is a licensed psychologist who focuses on mindfulness, anxiety, and learning issues. With Sounds True, he has released a new book and companion audio called Growing Up Mindful: Essential Practices to Help Children, Teens, and Families Find Balance, Calm, and Resilience. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, Chris and Tami talk about the inherent difficulties of being a child and how mindfulness practice can help ease the tensions of growing up. They discuss the different ways one can teach meditation techniques to kids, as well as the different ages at which one can start this instruction. Finally, Chris shares his vision of how mindfulness could be a powerful public health intervention—one that could possibly have an essential place in the future of childhood education. (59 minutes)

About the book:Being a teen is hard enough without anxiety getting in the way. You are changing more than ever before, not just physically, but mentally. And if you suffer from panic attacks, chronic worry, and feelings of isolation, it can be very difficult to meet your goals and succeed. The good news is that there are real, powerful ways that you can take control of your anxiety—and your life! In Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety, psychologist and learning specialist Christopher Willard offers teens like you proven-effective, mindfulness-based practices to help you cope with your anxiety, identify common triggers (such as dating or school performance), learn valuable time-management skills, and feel more calm at home, at school, and with friends. You’ll learn tips for dealing with specific situations that cause anxiety, such as public speaking, social anxiety, test anxiety, and more. You’ll also learn special breathing exercises to help calm you in moments of panic, and guided visualization exercises to help you stay cool and collected, even in the tensest situations. If you are ready to move past your anxiety, panic, and worry and start living the life you were meant to live, this book will be your guide—every step of the way. About the author: Christopher Willard received his Bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University, where he first became interested in meditation. Over the past ten years, he has attended workshops and retreats with a number of Buddhist teachers including Thich Nhat Hanh, Jack Kornfield, Pema Chodron, Noah Levine, and others in both the U.S. and in Asia. In the past few years, he has taught meditation to a wide range of people, from young children to recently paroled murderers, to psychotherapists. He completed his postdoctoral training in clinical psychology at Tufts University where he now works as a psychotherapist. He has consulted to and been quoted in a number of print and online publications. Christopher lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts and when not working he enjoys traveling, cooking, hiking, reading and any combination of these he can manage.

Christopher Willard, PsyD, is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston, specializing in mindfulness for adolescents and young adults and has been practicing meditation for over fifteen years. Christopher currently serves on the board of directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy and the Mindfulness in Education Network. Dr. Willard has published five books on contemplative practice, including his most recent book, Growing Up Mindful. Christopher teaches at Harvard Medical School and Lesley University.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.