Author / Teacher
Christopher Willard, PsyD, is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston, specializing in mindfulness for adolescents and young adults. He has been practicing meditation for over fifteen years. He currently serves on the board of directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy and the Mindfulness in Education Network. Dr. Willard has published five books on contemplative practice and is the coauthor of The Breathing Book with Olivia Weisser. He teaches at Harvard Medical School.
In the spaces between objects, people, sounds, and time, we can find definition, potential, and meaning. Authors Chris Willard and Olivia Weisser offer a mindfulness practice to explore what we often don’t focus on. Read More
Mindfulness teacher and author Chris Willard offers some out-of-the-box ways to introduce mindfulness to youth. Read More
Chris Willard leads us in this guided meditation for self-compassion to help us handle the ups and downs of the holiday season. Read More
Dr. Reena Kotecha and Dr. Chris Willard offer a collection of quick tips to help other healthcare professionals rediscover moments of calm and self-care, even during a grueling work day. Read More
Chris Willard shares a few useful mnemonics that help us stay on course with speaking and communicating mindfully. Read More
Along with newer children’s books about mindfulness, many beloved picture books also offer mindful messages about kindness, friendship, and contemplating the world around us. Here are a few of our favorites. Read More
Use this fast and easy tool to ground yourself several times a day. Read More
Research shows that meditating benefits everyone around you—whether you're in the same household or connecting virtually. Read More
Explore this mindfulness practice that parents and kids can do together—offering good wishes and compassion to others. Read More
The glitter jar represents the mind settling. It's a great afternoon activity that your kids can keep coming back to as a mindfulness practice. Read More
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