Mindfulness Practices
From Quiet Meditation to Active Mindful Movement
There is a plethora of evidence that mindfulness works for our client’s minds and bodies! And mindfulness is not all just quiet meditation. In this highly interactive course continuation education course, Peggy will lead you through practice of multiple mindfulness practices, from the “quiet” ones to active mindful movement. You will learn how to integrate these activities to your therapy practice, at home, in school or in the community, for improving behavior, promoting social skills, and addressing educational goals for your clients. You will also learn the application and benefit of mindfulness as self-care for the child’s caregivers, educators…and yourself! She will also present evidence on effects of mindfulness for individuals with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. 6 continuing education hours of training.
For more details, select a course scheduled below.
Peggy Morris, OTD, OTR/L, BCP is an OT with 30+ years of peds experience in early intervention, private practice & out-patient, but most of her experience & passion is in school-based practice. She coordinates the post-professional MS and OTD programs & school-based certificate program at Tufts University. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics through the AOTA, and a regular SeekFreaks contributor.
What Therapists Say about Peggy’s Mindfulness Practices Webinar
“This was informative and gave me some techniques I can try with some of my students, myself and even my own family!” – PT with 15 years experience
“I loved this session! I learned new strategies to use with my students.” – OT with 20 years experience
“I enjoyed listening to all of her wisdom on the various topics. Her overall knowledge of the areas lectured on was excellent!” – OT with 32 years experience
Multiple Mindfulness Visual Supports
Links to Peggy’s Favorite Mindfulness Resources
For OTs, OTAs, PTs, PTAs, SLPs and other Educators
Educational Level: Intermediate
Catch Mindfulness Practices in...
Live Format Workshops
Or Take a 1.5-Hour On-Demand Webinar
More Live Course and Webinar Topics
The Engaged Child! Promoting Participation in Therapy and in Real Life
Continuing education for OTs, PTs, OTAs, PTAs and SLPs. 6 CE hours. You will learn to use self-monitoring strategies and the “ENGAGE for Success” approach to home activity programs in your therapy sessions and interventions.
Video Modeling: Creating and Utilizing Videos in Your Interventions
Continuing Education for OTs, PTs, OTAs & PTAs. 6 CE hours. Add another tool to your toolbox with this hands-on training on video modeling! Learn the evidence behind, and types of video modeling. Follow Erika as she walks you through practice of critical steps for a successful video modeling intervention.