Episode #29 Mindful Life Podcast. ADHD and Mindfulness

In episode number 29 of the Mindful Life Podcast  I talk about my very successful Kids Mindfulness Program and the highly unlikely positive relationship between ADHD and Mindfulness practice. My Kids Mindfulness Program is a combination of CBT, mindfulness and meditation practice and it is targeted at kids aged 6-12yr. It teaches kids how to self soothe, Self regulate emotions and self manage stress. I’ve been running this program at capacity for almost 12mths. This year I’ve had a bit of an influx of kids presenting with ADHD. My program is geared perfectly to help these kids but it’s a challenge for all of us as the very nature of ADHD means that kids with these difficulties struggle to be still, to be calm and to listen. But with persistence, commitment, rules, boundaries, lots of positive reinforcement and encouragement along with of course kindness and compassion I have watched these often incredibly hard to reach children little by little find their calm and their stillness. My program has taught these children to slow down and be present in this moment, which in turn has slowed down their inner world and assisted them to be less reactive and more at peace   Great article on ADHD and Mindfulness  https://www.headspace.com/blog/2017/07/08/meditation-and-adhd/?fbclid=IwAR3B-cL9bXo0Qy1FWj3D--Ye3OrSBB-DxPub9GK3lqb-CSHcKtbA_8PRXiA 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]