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Christopher Willard

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.

Articles by Christopher Willard

A Simple Mindful Cell Phone Practice
Focus & Attention

A Simple Mindful Cell Phone Practice

Here's a short mindfulness practice to help you notice your reactions to the beeps and buzzes of your phone, and become aware of the stories and urges and emotions that it can bring up. Read More

Two Simple Mindfulness Practices For Back-To-School
Focus & Attention

Two Simple Mindfulness Practices For Back-To-School

Teachers and parents can help kids regulate, shift, and stabilize their energy and mood, allowing for a little more silence and a little more focus. Read More

A Father’s Day Gift of Mindfulness
Guided Meditations

A Father’s Day Gift of Mindfulness

Try this basic mediation for allowing thoughts to roll by like clouds—A gift to us all for Father's Day. Read More

A Basic Meditation to Strengthen Neural Connections
Guided Meditations

A Basic Meditation to Strengthen Neural Connections

Rewire your brain so that mindfulness and compassion are the automatic response to stress. Read More

5-Minute Spring Awakening Practice—In Honor of Earth Day
Gratitude

5-Minute Spring Awakening Practice—In Honor of Earth Day

A simple way to mindfully appreciate the life around us (and inside of us). Read More

The Joy of Missing Out
Magazine

The Joy of Missing Out

Why it's important to leave some space for being alone—and how our tech gadgets get in the way. Read More

Before You Scroll, Try This Mindful Social Media Practice
Eating & Body Image

Before You Scroll, Try This Mindful Social Media Practice

We're all self-critical—but for teens, self-consciousness is hardwired. Here's how to become aware of the emotions we're courting on social media. Read More

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