Wendy O'Leary is an author and educator with expertise in mindfulness and self-compassion for children and adults. She has three children's books and a book for adults on self-compassion in families, Growing Self-Compassionate Children, which was co-authored with Louise Shanagher.
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Self-Compassion

Where To Start When There Is So Much Suffering 

When everything feels like it’s in total chaos, it can be difficult to know where to even begin addressing the overwhelm. Wendy O’Leary offers tender and practical wisdom for facing personal and collective suffering, starting with self-compassion. Read More

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Mindful intentions
Calm
A 4-Step Practice to Awaken Your Intention 

A strong intention is like a rudder to navigate us through stormy seas. Wendy O’Leary offers a practice to reflect and return to our personal intention, no matter the weather. Read More 

  • Wendy O’Leary
  • August 17, 2020
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Calm
Helping Children Embrace Big Emotions 

What we wish most for our children is that they may be happy. When facing times of crisis, or simply life’s regular ups and downs, what can we do to support our children’s search for sustainable happiness? Read More 

  • Wendy O’Leary
  • March 18, 2020
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