Mindfulness: Youth Voices
Features young people discussing their experiences practicing mindfulness, how it has benefited their lives and includes insights from a health professional and mindfulness teacher.
SOBER Coping Space (3 min)
A sober coping meditation by Dr. Joanna McDermid from BC Children's Hospital.
Sitting Meditation (13 min)
A sitting mindfulness meditation by Dr. Dzung Vo from BC Children's Hospital.
A Mindful Practice for Stressed-Out Parents
Try this mindfulness practice the next time that mean inner voice pops up and starts making parenting harder than needs to be.
Mindful Breathing (5 min)
A mindful breathing exercise by Dr. Dzung Vo from BC Children's Hospital.
Finding Calm – Guided Breathing
Taking a moment to slow your breathing can help to manage anxiety and calm feelings of stress. This guided breathing video helps you to observe and slow your breath.
Present Matters: Mindfulness and Mental Well-being
Parents and caregivers are often curious about mindfulness – how do we fit this into our busy lives, does this actually help my child or youth's mental wellness? In this episode from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, listen to Paul Irving (mindfulness champion) and Dr. Dzung Vo, founding Director of BC Children's Hospital Centre for Mindfulness) to learn more.
Mindful Self-Compassion Meditations
A collection of mindful self-compassion practices. This includes meditations, as well as handouts like Self-Compassion in Daily Life.
Body Scan Meditation (27 min)
A body scan guided meditation audio clip by Dr. Dzung Vo from BC Children's Hospital.
Toolkit for Children, Educators and Parents
This well-being toolkit is intended for educators, parents and caregivers of children. It includes tips, audio and video practices, a Kindness Curriculum and more.
Sitting Meditation (10 min)
A sitting meditation by Dr. Dzung Vo from BC Children's Hospital.
Finding Calm – Body Scan Exercise
This video guides you through a body scan visualization exercise. It can teach you to soothe your body and mind; calming your emotions when you feel overwhelmed or stressed.