Teach Self-Compassion to Children (and Caregivers)

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Life can be stressful, and as educators and caregivers we want to be able to help our children to effectively cope with adversity.   Teaching children to practice self-compassion can help children (and their caregivers) to respond more effectively to life’s challenges.

Numerous research studies show that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being, coping with life challenges, lower levels of anxiety and depression, and more satisfying personal relationships. It is a gift to be able to help children develop this inner strength.

There are two pathways for teaching self-compassion to children:

1.  The full Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers program.  Click here for information about the full instructor training program.

2.  Self-Compassion in the Classroom Mini-Lessons.  Click here for information about Self-Compassion in the classroom mini-lessons (abbreviated pathway)

Self-Compassion for Children and Caregiver lessons include instruction in the following:

• Self-kindness and self-compassion practices
• Common humanity (other kids struggle too!)
• Mindfulness of body sensations
• Understanding emotions
• Trauma sensitive practices
• Strategies for self-soothing & coping effectively with difficult emotions
• Cultivating curiosity and soaking in the good
  

Learn more about the benefits of Mindful Self-Compassion training for adults and children.  Learn more about the parent-child self-compassion class that is outlined in the Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers Teacher Guide.

Instructor: Jamie Lynn Tatera is a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion instructor, a Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens instructor, a mindfulness and self-compassion for kids and families educator, a mindful yoga instructor, and a former elementary school teacher.

"This curriculum is extremely user friendly for the teacher and is wonderfully designed for kids and parents to understand and connect with the content." -Linnette Bixby


"This training has gone beyond just content for me; it is a true spiritual preparation for the teacher. I think it would be helpful for any educator or professional working with children and families -- not only to serve students and clients, but also to fortify personal relationships.  It has changed the way I view the world!"  -Caroline R., Wisconsin

Fill out the form below to express your interest in participating in a program for teaching self-compassion to children.