FREE LIVE TRAINING WITH DR. CHRISTOPHER WILLARD
Mindfulness for Resilience, Regulation and Relationships
w/ Kids & Teens
- Tuesday Jul XXX, 6PM EST -
Are you looking for trauma-informed, behaviorally smart, mental-health-friendly adaptations of mindfulness for anxious, distracted, dysregulated, impulsive, shut-down, trauma-triggered or “I don’t want to do this” kids??
Join Dr. Christopher Willard for a free practical webinar and discover how to confidently teach mindfulness to children and teens — even when they have anxiety, ADHD, trauma histories, big behaviors, low motivation, or zero interest in “sitting still and breathing.”
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This is a FREE webinar for parents, educators, mental health workers and child professionals!
Most mindfulness training sounds good… until you try it with real kids.
Does mindfulness ever backfire with kids?
Do you worry about "triggering" a child or teen and making it worse?
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Maybe you’ve tried breathing, body scans, or “just sit quietly” practices — only to see kids get restless, silly, anxious, avoidant, or completely checked out.
That doesn’t mean mindfulness failed.
It usually means the practice needs to be adapted.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to make mindfulness work for kids who don’t naturally sit still, calm down, or talk about feelings.
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1. Why traditional mindfulness doesn’t always work for kids
Especially for children with anxiety, ADHD, trauma histories, sensory sensitivities, or big behaviors.
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2. How to adapt practices for PTSD, anxiety, addiction PTSD, ADD, ASD and more
Learn simple shifts that make breathing, movement, grounding, emotions, and compassion practices safer and more effective.
3. How to feel more confident leading even kids who challenge you
Know what to do when kids say “this is boring,” refuse, get silly, shut down, or seem more activated.
You aren't doing it wrong. Most mindfulness training teaches adults how to practice. It doesn't teach practitioners how to make mindfulness land with real children and teens.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
In this free training, Chris will show you the practical shifts that change what happens in the room.
Mistake #1: Starting with stillness
Most adults picture mindfulness as sitting quietly, eyes closed, breathing calmly.
But many kids need movement, play, sound, art, nature, imagination, rhythm, or co-regulation before stillness is even possible.
In the webinar, you’ll learn how to start where kids actually are.
Mistake #2: Treating resistance like noncompliance
When a child says “this is dumb,” laughs, refuses, distracts others, or gives up, adults often assume they’re being oppositional.
But resistance may mean:
“This feels weird.”
“I’m embarrassed.”
“I don’t want to feel what’s inside.”
“I don’t know how to do this.”
“My body doesn’t feel safe.”
“I’m afraid I’ll fail.”
You’ll learn how to respond in ways that reduce shame and increase buy-in.
Mistake #3: Teaching mindfulness as a calming trick
Mindfulness is often presented as a way to “calm down.”
But kids quickly notice when adults are using mindfulness to control them.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to offer mindfulness as a skill for awareness, choice, connection, resilience, and self-trust — not just compliance.
Nina, Special Education Teacher
“This completely changed how I adapt mindfulness for more vulnerable kids. I left with practical tools, more confidence, and a much better sense of how to adapt practices for children who are anxious, restless, shut down, overwhelmed, or otherwise triggered.”
THIS IS NOT (just) ANOTHER FEEL GOOD OVERVIEWÂ
You'll leave with practical language and ideas you can use immediately.
*Anxious kids
*Kids with ADHD
*Trauma-sensitive groups
*Big Behaviors
*Shutdown and avoidance
*ASD kids
*Kids who hate sitting still
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LEARN FROM A TRUSTED LEADER IN THE FIELD
Harvard Medical School's Dr. Christopher Willard has taught mindfulness, mental health, and emotional intelligence in 43 countries.
Chris is a clinical psychologist, author, consultant, and faculty at Harvard Medical School. His books and teachings have been praised by leaders including Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Thich Nhat Hanh, Deb Dana, Susan Greenland, Yung Pueblo and many more!
YOUR HOST
Meet Dr. Chris Willard
Dr. Christopher Willard, (Psy. D.) is a clinical psychologist, author, father consultant and an award winning faculty at Harvard Medical School.
He has spoken in forty-three countries, and has presented at two TEDx events. He is the author of twenty books, including Alphabreaths, Growing Up Mindful, Feelings are Like Farts, and College Mental Health. His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere.
SAVE YOUR SEAT
Register for the free training
Date: JULY CC, 2026
Time: 6PM - 7PMÂ EST
Location: Online
Bring along scenarios from the kids who challenge you, and learn how and why you can adapt your work to cultivate "The New Three R's: Resilience, Regulation, and Relationships" to help any kids or teens thrive.
WHAT THIS LEADS INTO
Want to go deeper after the free training?
This free webinar is also the best introduction to Chris's Growing Up Mindful Summer Intensive - a live 20-hour online certification for practitioners who want the confidence, tools, and support to teach mindfulness to kids and teens in real-world settings.
Intensive Dates:Â July 20-24Â 10am-2pm EST
Early Bird: $590 through July 15 at midnight EST • $690 after
