Presented by Strengthening Families VC and Kids and Families Together, a Division of Pathpoint
Instructor: Abby Wills
Learning Objectives:
Understand the basic tenets of mindfulness practice
Identify specific and creative applications for mindfulness in your family
Learn the health and wellbeing benefits of mindful practices in families
Abby Wills brings over two decades of experience integrating healing-centered contemplative practices into diverse educational settings. Her work spans early childhood education to university-level teacher training, with particular focus on high schools serving targeted youth. As co-founder of Shanti Generation, Abby develops innovative curricula that emphasizes mindful life skills, social-emotional learning, and liberatory practices. she holds multiple degrees including a Master's in Human Development and Social Change from Pacific Oaks College. She recently co-authored a book for secondary educators and caregivers entitles "From Stresses Out to Stress Wise," published by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Design. Abby is a mother of two adolescent boys who she loves to drag out into nature for hikes as much as she can.

CE Hours: 1.5