The research presented is an applied study using a multitude of perspectives to develop a family mindfulness application [app] that supports families in learning stronger relational skills. The app development is based on a synthesis of research from the fields of mindfulness, parenting, and family systems psychology melded together to develop a scientific model which encourages the improvement of emotion regulation in children and their parents. From a family systems perspective, it is imperative to consider that children may learn tools to downregulate their emotionality yet, if their family system is commonly upregulated the children will have little success in remaining consistent with the regulation tools they have learned. However, if the parents also learn to understand their own inner states and practice mindfulness the entire family system may function more effectively, giving children within that system a greater opportunity to consistently practice emotionally mature tools and improve safety as stronger relationships are forged within the family system. This presentation will teach clinicians the novel and valuable perspective of teaching mindfulness from a [...]

An hour to chill mid-day. Practice mindfulness in the midst of the hectic day to regain a sense of peace and wellbeing. Meditation program lead by Dr. Jacquelyn Rinaldi.