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Guided mindfulness meditation series 1: A complete guided mindfulness meditation program

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Kabat-Zinn, Jon. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2002.
Material Type
CD
Call Number
EG 225 KAB 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Perhaps no other person has done more to bring mindfulness meditation into the contemporary landscape of America than Jon Kabat-Zinn. Through a number of research studies, and through Kabat-Zinn's pioneering work at the University of Massachusetts Medical School where he is founder of its world-ren…
Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
4 CDs; 7 page study guide
Subject
Mindfulness
Meditation
Mind/Body
Abstract
Perhaps no other person has done more to bring mindfulness meditation into the contemporary landscape of America than Jon Kabat-Zinn. Through a number of research studies, and through Kabat-Zinn's pioneering work at the University of Massachusetts Medical School where he is founder of its world-renowned Stress Reduction Clinic, mindfulness is finally being recognized as a highly effective tool for dealing with stress, chronic pain, and other illnesses.
Now with this four-part home training course, Jon Kabat-Zinn offers listeners the definitive mindfulness meditation practice on CD. We are not trying to actively achieve a state of deep relaxation―or any other state for that matter―while practicing mindfulness, he teaches. But interestingly, by opening to an awareness of how things actually are in the present moment, we often taste very deep states of relaxation and well-being of both body and mind.
Course objectives:
- Utilize body and mind meditations in daily practice
- Practice mindful yoga with clear, safe and simple instructions
- Describe the basic state of being which is present awareness
- Compare the results of unmoving, sitting meditation to a movement meditation such as mindful yoga
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
978-1591793595
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Call Number
EG 225 KAB 2002

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Listening to my heart: A story of kindness and self-compassion

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Garcia, Gabi, Tan, Ying Hui (ill.). Austin, TX: Skinned Knee Publishing , 2017.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CA 200 GAR 2017b
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
"We talk to kids a lot about how to be friends to others, but not much about how to be friends to themselves. Yet self-acceptance and positive self-talk help them build emotional resilience, happiness and well-being.; When Esperanza finds a heart shaped rock, she sees it as a reminder to spread kin…
Author
Garcia, Gabi
Tan, Ying Hui (ill.)
Place of Publication
Austin, TX
Publisher
Skinned Knee Publishing
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
34 pages
Subject
Emotional Health
Mind/Body
Abstract
"We talk to kids a lot about how to be friends to others, but not much about how to be friends to themselves. Yet self-acceptance and positive self-talk help them build emotional resilience, happiness and well-being.
When Esperanza finds a heart shaped rock, she sees it as a reminder to spread kindness and love in the world. But when the school play doesn?t go the way she?d hoped, will she remember to show it to herself?
Listening with my heart reminds us of the importance of being friends to ourselves. It also touches on the universal themes of friendship, empathy and kindness. Includes mindfulness and self-compassion activities."
Includes notes for parents and teachers.
Ages 4-10
ISBN
9780998958033
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CA 200 GAR 2017b

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Listening to my body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need

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Garcia, Gabi, Tan, Ying Hui [ill.]. Austin, TX: Skinned Knee Publishing , 2017. 2nd ed.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
ELEM CA 200 GAR 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"This engaging and interactive book guides children through the practice of naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them.; From wiggly and squirmy to rested and still, Listening to My Body helps children develop a sensations vocabulary so that they can express what they are…
Author
Garcia, Gabi
Tan, Ying Hui [ill.]
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Austin, TX
Publisher
Skinned Knee Publishing
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
32 pages
Subject
Emotional Health
Mind/Body
Abstract
"This engaging and interactive book guides children through the practice of naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them.
From wiggly and squirmy to rested and still, Listening to My Body helps children develop a sensations vocabulary so that they can express what they are experiencing.
Easy, kid-friendly mindfulness activities are woven throughout to reinforce the teachings.
Big emotions can be overwhelming! Help your child build on their capacity to engage more mindfully, self-regulate, and develop emotional resilience."
Includes notes for parents and teachers.
Ages 4-10
ISBN
9780998958002
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
ELEM CA 200 GAR 2017

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The little frog awakes: Mindfulness exercises for toddlers (and their parents)

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Snel, Eline, Hills, Christiana, Boutavant, Marc. Boulder, CO: Shambhala , 2022. First U.S. edition.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 SNE 2022
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
In The Little Frog Awakes, Eline Snel offers parents of young children advice and tools for responding mindfully and effectively in the moment. These skills help us regain trust in ourselves and in the integral wholeness of our kids. And when we make mindfulness practice a part of daily life, it gi…
Author
Snel, Eline
Hills, Christiana
Boutavant, Marc
Edition
First U.S. edition
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Paperback: 137 pages
Subject
Meditation
Children-Mental Health
Mind/Body
Abstract
In The Little Frog Awakes, Eline Snel offers parents of young children advice and tools for responding mindfully and effectively in the moment. These skills help us regain trust in ourselves and in the integral wholeness of our kids. And when we make mindfulness practice a part of daily life, it gives our children a powerful message on how to recognize, name, and deal with emotions and situations.
This practical guide will help you to:
*connect with and respond mindfully to your own feelings as they arise
*cultivate compassion for yourself as a parent or caregiver through meditations and breathing practices
*encourage serenity, self-confidence, and emotional regulation in your children, through stories and activities
*strengthen your bond with your kids and help all of you manage stress
*be more fully present with your children, and more able to give them your undivided attention
*embrace imperfection and focus on the things that really matter
*and more
The book and the accompanying audio include activities, practices, and stories for both you and for your toddler that cultivate mindful moments and action, and self-compassion.
ISBN
9781611809459
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 SNE 2022

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Calme et attentif comme une grenouille: La méditation pour les enfants...avec leurs parents

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113933
Snel, Eline. Montreal, QC: Les Editions Transcontinental , 2015.
Material Type
Book
CD
Call Number
EG 220 SNE 2015
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Les enfants d'aujourd'hui sont souvent agités, dispersés, stressés. Comment les aider à s'apaiser? Comment leur apprendre à se concentrer? La méditation est un outil simple et efficace. Elle s'adapte parfaitement aux besoins des petits et leur procure des bénéfices immédiats. Ce livre original et p…
Alternate Title
[Calme et attentif comme une grenouille: La meditation pour les enfants...avec leurs parents]
Author
Snel, Eline
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
Les Editions Transcontinental
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
Paperback, 137 p., ill. ; CD
Subject
Meditation
Children-Mental Health
Mind/Body
Abstract
Les enfants d'aujourd'hui sont souvent agités, dispersés, stressés. Comment les aider à s'apaiser? Comment leur apprendre à se concentrer? La méditation est un outil simple et efficace. Elle s'adapte parfaitement aux besoins des petits et leur procure des bénéfices immédiats. Ce livre original et plein de charme propose de brefs exercices pour tous les jours. Il est destiné aux enfants de 5 à 12 ans et à leurs parents.
ISBN
9782894726372
Language
French
Material Type
Book
CD
Call Number
EG 220 SNE 2015

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En route vers la sérénité: La méditation, un art de vivre pour les enfants

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Kaiser Greenland, Susan. Montreal, QC: Transcontinental , 2010.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 KEI 2010 STACKS
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
A l'école ou à la maison, les parents et les professeurs demandent tous les jours aux enfants d'être attentifs et sages. Mais il ne leur expliquent pas comment y parvenir. Et si la solution était une technique inventée il y a 2400 ans? La méditation est un apprentissage extraordinaire pour acquérir…
Alternate Title
[En route vers la serenite: La meditation, un art de vivre pour les enfants]
Author
Kaiser Greenland, Susan
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
Transcontinental
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
Paperback, 275 p.
Subject
Meditation
Mind/Body
Children Mental Health
Abstract
A l'école ou à la maison, les parents et les professeurs demandent tous les jours aux enfants d'être attentifs et sages. Mais il ne leur expliquent pas comment y parvenir. Et si la solution était une technique inventée il y a 2400 ans? La méditation est un apprentissage extraordinaire pour acquérir plus de calme, de concentration, mais aussi pour développer la curiosité, la confiance en soi et l'ouverture aux autres. Dans un monde où jeux vidéos, cellulaires et ordinateurs entraînent agitation et troubles du sommeil, le pouvoir de quelques exercices tout simple est spectaculaire. Depuis plus de quatorze ans, Susan Kaiser Greenland a mis au point une méthode spécialement adaptée aux enfants. Inventif et ludique, cet ouvrage livre le fruit de son travail, validé par l'université de Californie.
ISBN
9782897430429
Language
French
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 KEI 2010 STACKS

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La méditation pour les enfants: Une initiation avec yupsi le petit dragon

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Champeaux-Cunin, Marie-Christine, Butet, Dominique. Paris, France: Marabout , 2016.
Material Type
Kit
Call Number
EG 220 CHA 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Laissez-vous guider par Yupsi, le petit dragon, à travers cette initiation pour la méditation des enfants, dès 3 ans. Une introduction destinée aux parents permet de comprendre les multiples bénéfices de la méditation, dès le plus jeune âge. Des contes mettent en pratique l'apprentissage théorique …
Alternate Title
[La meditation pour les enfants: Une initiation avec yupsi le petit dragon]
Author
Champeaux-Cunin, Marie-Christine
Butet, Dominique
Place of Publication
Paris, France
Publisher
Marabout
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
Paperback, audio CD, 158 p., ill.
Subject
Meditation
Children Mental Health
Mind/Body
Abstract
Laissez-vous guider par Yupsi, le petit dragon, à travers cette initiation pour la méditation des enfants, dès 3 ans. Une introduction destinée aux parents permet de comprendre les multiples bénéfices de la méditation, dès le plus jeune âge. Des contes mettent en pratique l'apprentissage théorique et un test de mise en situation permet de voir l'évolution de la pensée de votre enfant et son ouverture aux autres et à l'altruisme
ISBN
9782501111676
Language
French
Material Type
Kit
Call Number
EG 220 CHA 2016

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No weigh!: A teen's guide to positive body image, food, and emotional wisdom

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Darpinian, Signe, Sterling, Wendy, Aggarwal, Shelley. London, UK and Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH BB 500 DAR 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This workbook has everything you need to achieve connected eating, body positivity and balanced exercise. It will help you stay well informed about how bodies change emotionally and physically in the teen years, and why good nutrition is critical for growth and development. It debunks any myths abo…
Author
Darpinian, Signe
Sterling, Wendy
Aggarwal, Shelley
Place of Publication
London, UK and Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Paperback : 192 pages
Subject
Eating Disorders
Mind/Body
Mental Health
Abstract
This workbook has everything you need to achieve connected eating, body positivity and balanced exercise. It will help you stay well informed about how bodies change emotionally and physically in the teen years, and why good nutrition is critical for growth and development. It debunks any myths about diets and 'forbidden' foods and also gives you the tools and strategies to avoid potential triggers of disordered eating.
ISBN
9781785928253
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH BB 500 DAR 2018

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I wish you more

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Krouse Rosenthal, Amy, Lichtenheld, Tom (illustrator). San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books , 2015.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CA 200 KRO 2014
Some books are about a single wish. Some books are about three wishes. This book is about endless good wishes. In simple text and pictures, the author and illustrator create a compendium of small daily moments.
Author
Krouse Rosenthal, Amy
Lichtenheld, Tom (illustrator)
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
Hardcover ; [32 p.], illustrations
Subject
Emotional Health
Empathy
Meditation
Mind/Body
Mindfulness
Abstract
Some books are about a single wish. Some books are about three wishes. This book is about endless good wishes. In simple text and pictures, the author and illustrator create a compendium of small daily moments.
ISBN
9781452126999
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CA 200 KRO 2014
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Planting seeds: Practicing mindfulness with children

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Nhat Hanh, Thich, Plum Village Community, Vriezen, Wietske (ill.). Berkeley, CA: Parallax Press , 2011.
Material Type
Kit
Call Number
EG 200 NHA 2011
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
A complete overview of all of Thich Nhat Hanh's practices for children. "Planting Seeds" is full of hands-on activities to help children and adults relieve stress, increase concentration and confidence, deal with difficult emotions, and improve communication. It includes over 30 full-color illustra…
Author
Nhat Hanh, Thich
Plum Village Community
Vriezen, Wietske (ill.)
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Parallax Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
Softcover: 238 p.; 1 audio CD: 78 min.
Subject
Mind/Body
Children's Health-Complementary Therapies
Parenting
Abstract
A complete overview of all of Thich Nhat Hanh's practices for children. "Planting Seeds" is full of hands-on activities to help children and adults relieve stress, increase concentration and confidence, deal with difficult emotions, and improve communication. It includes over 30 full-color illustrations and an audio CD with songs and easy-to-follow practices.
Language
English
Material Type
Kit
Call Number
EG 200 NHA 2011

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The mindful child: How to help your kid manage stress and become happier, kinder, and more compassionate

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Kaiser Greenland, Susan. [Toronto, ON]: Atria Paperback , 2010.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 200 KAI 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Mindful awareness works by enabling you to pay closer attention to what is happening within you - your thoughts, feelings, and emotions - so you can better understand what is happening to you. "The Mindful Child" extends the vast benefits of mindfulness training to children from four to eighteen ye…
Author
Kaiser Greenland, Susan
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Atria Paperback
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
Softcover: 219 p.
Subject
Mind/Body
Children's Health-Complementary Therapies
Parenting
Abstract
Mindful awareness works by enabling you to pay closer attention to what is happening within you - your thoughts, feelings, and emotions - so you can better understand what is happening to you. "The Mindful Child" extends the vast benefits of mindfulness training to children from four to eighteen years old with age-appropriate exercises, songs, games, and fables that Susan Kaiser Greenland has developed over more than a decade of teaching mindful awareness to kids.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 200 KAI 2010

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The compassion book

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Chödrön, Pema. Boulder, Colorado: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 2017.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 200 CHO 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Let compassion and fearlessness guide you and you?ll live wisely and effectively in good times and bad. But that's easier said than done. Here Pema Chödrön introduces a powerful, transformative method to nurture these qualities using a practice called lojong, which has been a primary focus of her t…
Alternate Title
Compassion book
Author
Chödrön, Pema
Place of Publication
Boulder, Colorado
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
Softcover ; 125 p.
Subject
Complementary Therapies
Emotional Health
Mind/Body
Mindfulness
Abstract
Let compassion and fearlessness guide you and you?ll live wisely and effectively in good times and bad. But that's easier said than done. Here Pema Chödrön introduces a powerful, transformative method to nurture these qualities using a practice called lojong, which has been a primary focus of her teachings and personal practice for many years. This book presents fifty-nine pithy slogans from the lojong teachings for daily contemplation and includes Pema?s clear, succinct guidance on how to understand them?and how they can enrich our lives. It also features a forty-five minute downloadable audio program entitled Opening the Heart.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781611804201
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 200 CHO 2006

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Temps calme!: Quand la méditation aide les petits à se concentrer

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Diederichs, Gilles. [Paris, France]: Larousse , 2015.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 DIE 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Votre enfant est toujours dispersé? Il ne supporte pas la frustration? Il s'endort difficilement? Il est souvent dominé par ses émotions et vous aimeriez l'apaiser? Avec cette méthode simple et accessible basée sur 50 exercices de méditation, découvrez comment détendre tout type de pressions intern…
Alternate Title
[Temps calme: Quand la meditation aide les petits à se concentrer ]
Author
Diederichs, Gilles
Place of Publication
[Paris, France]
Publisher
Larousse
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
Paperback, 223 p., ill.
Subject
Meditation
Children's Health-Complementary Therapies
Mind/Body
Children
Abstract
Votre enfant est toujours dispersé? Il ne supporte pas la frustration? Il s'endort difficilement? Il est souvent dominé par ses émotions et vous aimeriez l'apaiser? Avec cette méthode simple et accessible basée sur 50 exercices de méditation, découvrez comment détendre tout type de pressions internes et transformez votre chaton étourdi et impulsif en un chat concentré et rusé! Chaque exercice est lié à un objectif de relaxation et dure de 5 à 10 minutes.
Beaucoup d'exercices ne nécessitent aucun matériel, et peuvent se pratiquer à la maison ou à l'extérieur à l'occasion d'une promenade! Devenir maître du vent: travail sur le souffle pour s'apaiser ; Jouer au chasseur de nuage : travail de déconnection pour éliminer les pensées parasites; Savoir parler avec la Lune: un petit récit en 10 étapes pour s'endormir; Faire un dessin magique: travail sur les cercles pour exprimer sa colère. Avec des dessins pour adopter facilement la bonne posture.
ISBN
9782035913364
Language
French
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 DIE 2015

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John, Jory, Oswald, Pete [illustrator]. New York, NY: HarperCollins Children?s Books , 2019.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 720 JOH 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A funny and charming story that reminds us of the importance of balance, self-care, and accepting those we love (even if they are sometimes a bit rotten).
Author
John, Jory
Oswald, Pete [illustrator]
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Children?s Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
Harcover ; [33 p.], illustrations
Subject
Children Mental Health
Children's Emotions
Mind/Body
Mindfulness
Abstract
A funny and charming story that reminds us of the importance of balance, self-care, and accepting those we love (even if they are sometimes a bit rotten).
ISBN
9780062866004
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 720 JOH 2019

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Finding freedom in illness: A guide to cultivating deep well-being through mindfulness and self-compassion

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Fernando, Peter. Boulder: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 2016.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850 FER 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"'Let your illness be your spiritual teacher!' Make a statement like that to someone who's struggled for years with, say, rheumatoid arthritis, and be prepared for an eye roll (at best). To Peter Fernando's credit, he makes that statement, and no such impulse arises. We believe him because he's bee…
Author
Fernando, Peter
Place of Publication
Boulder
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
Softcover ; ix, 222 p.
Subject
Mindfulness
Mind/Body
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Emotional Health
Self-Concept (includes self-esteem)
Abstract
"'Let your illness be your spiritual teacher!' Make a statement like that to someone who's struggled for years with, say, rheumatoid arthritis, and be prepared for an eye roll (at best). To Peter Fernando's credit, he makes that statement, and no such impulse arises. We believe him because he's been there himself and because he backs up the statements with his own real experiences and with real wisdom from the Buddhist teachings. Fernando starts by defusing the pernicious belief that anyone is somehow responsible for their illness: you're not "wrong" for being sick. Then, having gotten past self-blame, one can begin to learn self-kindness. From there, one moves to mindfulness practices and cultivating body awareness?even if body awareness is distasteful when the body isn't behaving the way you like. Further topics include getting intimate with dark emotions (fear, despair, the scary future, frustration, grief, etc.), learning equanimity (rejoicing in the good fortune of those who don't share your suffering), cultivating healthy relationships in the midst of everything, and practical advice for living with pain. Each chapter comes with one or more practices or guided meditations for putting the teachings into practice"--from publisher.
ISBN
9781611802634
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850 FER 2016

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