Growing Up Mindful 2
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Supporting the next generation with wisdom, compassion, and science
Children and young people today are growing up in a world that moves faster, feels louder, and asks more of them than ever before.
Many of us who care for and guide young people—whether as parents, educators, therapists, mentors, or youth professionals—feel a deep responsibility to help them grow into compassionate, resilient, and mindful adults.
But how do we actually teach these qualities in a real and lasting way?Â
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How do we help young people develop awareness, kindness, emotional resilience, and ethical values in a world that often pulls them in the opposite direction?
Growing Up Mindful 2 is a transformational program that explores how we can guide the next generation using the powerful intersection of Buddhist wisdom and contemporary neuroscience.
This course is not about adding more techniques to your toolbox.
It’s about embodying the qualities we want young people to develop—and learning how to nurture them in the relationships we share with them.Â
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A Transformational Learning Experience
Join Dr. Chris Willard and a community of people committed to supporting young people with greater awareness, compassion, and wisdom.
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In Growing Up Mindful 2 you'll explore:
How timeless contemplative wisdom aligns with modern neuroscience.
 How our own awareness shapes the environments young people grow in
 How to cultivate compassion, resilience, and emotional intelligence in children and teens
 How to clarify and live the values we hope to pass on to the next generationÂ
Who This Course Is For
Growing Up Mindful 2 is designed for anyone who supports, teaches, mentors, or cares for young people, including:
- Parents and caregivers
- Educators and teachers
- Therapists and counselors
- Youth workers and mentors
- Coaches and facilitators
- Professionals working with children and teens
If you care deeply about how the next generation grows and develops, this course is for you.
What Makes This Program Unique
Growing Up Mindful 2 goes deeper.Â
Buddhist wisdom traditions with contemporary neuroscience, participants gain both ancient insight and modern scientific understanding of how these qualities develop.
- Compassion
- Awareness
- Emotional resilience
- Ethical values
- Mindfulness
- Care for others