Free Mindfulness Classes for Parents and Caregivers in January

The San Diego County Office of Education's Student Wellness and School Culture team, in collaboration with certified mindfulness meditation instructors, is offering a free, online series on mindfulness this January for parents and caregivers of school-aged children.

Learning to Relax Through Mindfulness is a four-part series designed to help participants explore stress management, relaxation techniques, and ways to cultivate emotional awareness for a happier, healthier life. Each session will provide practical tools and tips parents and guardians can use themselves and share with their families.

All sessions are free to attend, are being offered in both English and Spanish, and will take place via Zoom from 6 to 7 p.m.  

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Series Schedule 

What Tenderness Can Teach Us / Lo que la ternura nos puede enseñar - Jan. 8

Observing our emotions without judgment and with an open heart can help develop a greater sense of acceptance for ourselves and others, even when things are difficult. It can help us recognize our own suffering and treat ourselves with kindness and understanding, fostering self-compassion. This way we can become more attuned to the experiences of others, leading to greater empathy and compassion.

Observar nuestras emociones sin juicio y con un corazón abierto nos ayuda a desarrollar una mayor aceptación hacia nosotros mismos y hacia los demás, incluso en momentos difíciles. Este enfoque nos permite reconocer nuestro propio sufrimiento y tratarnos con amabilidad y comprensión, fomentando la autocompasión. Así, podemos conectar mejor con las experiencias de otros, cultivando empatía y compasión.

Developing Harmony / Desarrollar harmonía - Jan. 15

Developing a state of balanced existence, both within oneself and with the world around involves cultivating mutual respect, cooperation, and peaceful coexistence, ultimately leading to a fulfilling and meaningful life. This kind of harmony is seen as the foundation for building a peaceful and prosperous society.

Lograr un estado de equilibrio interno y externo implica cultivar respeto mutuo, cooperación y convivencia pacífica. Esta armonía es la base para una vida plena y significativa, y se considera el cimiento para construir una sociedad pacífica y próspera.

Inviting Your Heart into Meditation / Invitando al corazón a la meditación - Jan. 22

This webinar will discuss cultivating a beneficial attitude in your mindfulness practice. Mindfulness can be practiced solely through our mind, but there are many benefits to inviting your heart into practice. Learning to practice with compassion and non-judgment will provide a foundation for how to tend to any physical or emotional discomfort that arises during meditation. Including our heart increases our capacity to stay with any challenge that arises in meditation and will help new meditators from giving up in frustration.

Este seminario web explorará cómo cultivar una actitud beneficiosa en tu práctica de atención plena. Aunque la atención plena puede practicarse solo con la mente, invitar al corazón aporta grandes beneficios. Practicar con compasión y sin juicio crea una base sólida para afrontar cualquier incomodidad física o emocional durante la meditación. Incluir el corazón aumenta nuestra capacidad para enfrentar los desafíos y ayuda a los nuevos meditadores a no rendirse por frustración.

Developing Good Values / Desarrollar buenos valores - Jan. 29

Through mindfulness of the body, heart, and mind, we develop values and ways of behaving in a more honest, honorable, and virtuous way. We likewise gain an understanding of the root causes of ethical behavior and how to apply these principles in daily life. We will discuss ethical dilemmas, promote critical thinking, and foster empathy and respect for diverse perspectives.

A través de la atención plena del cuerpo, corazón y mente, desarrollamos valores y comportamientos más honestos, honorables y virtuosos. También comprendemos las raíces del comportamiento ético y cómo aplicar estos principios en la vida diaria. Analizaremos dilemas éticos, fomentaremos el pensamiento crítico y promoveremos la empatía y el respeto por diversas perspectivas.

For questions, contact Elizabeth Campos.