Community Now helps children overcome trauma

Good News Notes: “An organization in Moreno Valley works to prevent the stressors of childhood trauma to build a stronger community. Founded in 2010, Community Now offers programs that reduce the danger of long-term mental stress or mental illness that result from “adverse childhood experiences.” Experiences that create childhood trauma can include abuse, neglect and…

How Are Mindfulness, Stress and Your Well-Being Connected?

Good News Notes: “Recently I came across two new, unrelated studies that together provide new evidence about the impact of mindfulness practice.  One looked at the potential impact of being “in the moment” when you’re facing stressful problems or challenges that often arise in daily life—perhaps even more so, now, during the pandemic.  Does it…

Time To Think: Students Find Meditation, Mindfulness Help Them Calm Stress

Good News Notes: “At George Washington High School in Denver, in the dance room, a couple of dozen students sit in chairs in a half-circle, silent, feet on the floor, eyes closed. Instructor Beverly Jacobson speaks softly.” “It’s Mindful Monday, a new part of the students’ physical education class where Jacobson uses the Inner Strength…

New Class Offers Kids A Rainbow of Mindfulness

Good News Notes: Infinite Rainbows is a new mindfulness program for kids. Gives children methods and skills to help cope with stressful and frustrating situations. Based in Annapolis, Maryland. View the whole story here: https://www.capitalgazette.com/lifestyles/ac-cn-mindfullness-rainbow-0915-20190915-uvkktdbdbvc5lloyufixp3hz5a-story.html