Episode #16 Mindful Life Podcast. Kids Color Meditation

In Episode #16 of the Mindful Life Podcast I take listeners through one of my kids meditations, from my weekly kids mindfulness sessions. This one is a visualisation. The kids are very switched on when is comes to visualising, kids really do have a fantastic imagination. Visualisation is a perfect mindfulness strategy and an easily accessible tool that they can use at any time. In this particular meditation we use color to name and manage difficult emotions and color to visualise peace and relaxation and I also encourage the kids to hold a calming crystal. The aim is to not only teach children how to self sooth but also to normalise difficult emotions and emphasise that we can have control over these feelings by using powerful tools like visualisation  and our breath…..so sit back and relax and enjoy,  as I take you through my kids color meditation  Kids Color Meditation is adapted from a teach starter resource https://www.teachstarter.com   IMPORTANT-Please be advised that Meditation is not for everyone and in some participants, particularly those with a clinical/serious mental health disorder, the practice of meditation may sometimes increase the level of distress or exacerbate symptoms, however, this is rare. If you feel you may fit into this category, it is advisable that you consult with your health professional prior to engaging in meditation practices.  If for any reason, you have found the content of todays podcast triggering or distressing in any way please consider accessing some professional support (Aust only);    Telephone Counselling support    *Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636  *Lifeline 131114   You can find The Mindful Life Podcast on Facebook and Instagram under the handle Mindful Life Podcast. To collaborate or make contact, please email [email protected]