Note:

This workshop has 3 sessions, on October 19th, 26th, and November 2nd. When you register, you are signing up for all 3--there is no drop-in option, as we aim to foster a sense of community and connection in all of our offerings.

HeartGeneration Presents:

A 3-week virtual workshop led by Jennifer Monness, founder of The Meditation Lab and mother of six, experience a supportive space to explore mindful parenting practices and basic meditation skills to help relax your mind and body, to regulate and befriend the many big emotions that accompany parenthood and care-taking.

These practices positively impact the nervous system in a way that creates space for choice in how you respond to the many challenges and changes of parenthood, and helps foster more fulfilling relationships—with your children, and with yourself.

WHAT DOES “THE SPACE TO RESPOND” MEAN?

The journey to and through parenthood can involve many turbulent turns through a series of profound peaks and valleys of personal growth that society often fails to adequately acknowledge, prepare us for, or support us through.

Neuroscience tells us that in order to be the most effective caretakers and role models, and to foster the healthiest relationships with those who depend on us for care, we have to first regulate and calm our own nervous systems. We have to befriend ourselves first, in order to offer the best care for others.

In this workshop, you will join a supportive community of other parents, guided by mindfulness expert and mother of six, Jennifer Monness, to explore mindfulness practices and perspectives, as well as basic meditation skills to help relax the mind and body. You’ll gain the tools you need to create more space for making conscious choices about how you respond as a parent, and as a person. You have the opportunity to:

• BEFRIEND YOUR INNER PARENT
• CREATE SPACE TO RESPOND
• FIND COMMUNITY & SUPPORT

We will learn to integrate 3 key strategies of mindful parenting:

✅ NOTICE YOUR FEELINGS DURING CONFLICT

✅ LEARN TO PAUSE BEFORE RESPONDING

✅ LISTEN ACTIVELY (EVEN WHEN YOU DISAGREE)

These skills will enhance your relationship with your children, and with yourself. They’ll also enable you to become a strong role model for how to handle challenges in all kinds of relationships.

Group discussions will explore how to integrate these strategies into the reality of life as a parent.

Abut Your Mentor

JENNIFER MONNESS is the founder of The Meditation Lab, which runs mindfulness programs for students and educators throughout the NY metropolitan area. Jennifer is a 500-hr certified yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga, meditation, and mindfulness to both children and adults for over twenty years. She is also mother a mother of six.

While pursuing a graduate degree in special education, Jennifer was introduced to the study of yoga and meditation. Inspired by the impact the practice had on her, and recognizing that teaching was her ultimate passion, she became a certified yoga teacher, and began leading yoga and meditation classes for both children and adults.

Jennifer founded The Meditation Lab to help elementary, middle, and high school students in both public and private school settings learn how to deepen concentration, regulate emotions, and heighten their connection to self through mindful breathing, movement, and tools for everyday life. The Meditation Lab has been adopted by more than thirty public and private schools as a model for wellness, is part of the physical education curriculum for many schools throughout New York City, Westchester County, and The Bronx, and has impacted over 15,000 students, teachers, coaches, and administrators.

*Note: This workshop is not intended to be a replacement for emotional or physical medical care. The facilitator of this workshop is a certified yoga teacher, and not a medical practitioner of any kind. We encourage you to see your licensed medical practitioners for all health concerns. This is solely an educational workshop, and is not a form of mental health treatment or psychotherapy. Also, please be aware that this workshop might bring up strong emotions at times. Please make sure that you do not have any pre-existing psychological conditions that would make this kind of learning environment difficult to navigate. If you are unsure, please consult a medical professional before participating. We also recommend that everyone have a personal and professional support network established in case you need support for any emotions that arise during this workshop. If you need recommendations for mental health practitioners, please reach out to us.